Displaying 1 of 1 2020 Title: Jesse Owens : athletes who made a difference Author: Hoena, B. A., author. Format: Book Publisher, Date: Minneapolis, MN : Graphic Universe, [2020] ©2020 Description: 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm. Summary: "Jesse Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens won four gold medals, combating Adolf Hitler's message of Nazi superiority." -- Provided by publisher. Audience: Ages 8-12. years Graphic Universe. Grades 4-6. Graphic Universe. Series: Athletes who made a difference Hoena, B. A. Athletes who made a difference. Subjects: Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980 -- Juvenile literature. Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) -- Juvenile literature. Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American track and field athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Olympics -- Participation, American -- Juvenile literature. Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. National socialism -- Philosophy -- Juvenile literature. Racism -- Germany -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature. Racism against Black people -- United States -- Juvenile literature. Genre: Biographical comics. Nonfiction comics. Graphic novels. Other Author: Shephard, David (Illustrator), artist. Reading Level: Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.1 0.5 Contents: Birth of a speedster -- Making a name for himself -- The greatest 45 minutes in sports -- 1936 Berlin Olympics. ISBN 9781541578159 Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
