Jesse Owens

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2021-01-01 10:15:56

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.<BR <BR The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cot... Read more
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.<BR <BR The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This moving book featuresstylish and quirky illustrationsandextra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete and activist''s life.Little People, BIG DREAMSis abest-selling series of books and educational gamesthat <STRONG>explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.Boxed gift sets</STRONG>allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people</STRONG>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Less

Book Details

File size9.9 X 8.2 X 0.55 in
Print pages32
PublisherFrances Lincoln Children&#x27;s Books
Publication date June 2, 2020
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780711245839

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