Little People Big Dreams, Jesse Owens

€13.00

Jesse Owens, the youngest of ten siblings, rose from working in Alabama’s cotton fields to become a historic track and field star. Discovered by a high school coach, he achieved fame for challenging racism during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he set new world records. This book includes unique illustrations and additional facts, such as a biographical timeline and a detailed profile of Owens’s life as both an athlete and activist.

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Meet Jesse Owens, the historic and barrier-breaking track and field star.

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 features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete and activist's life.


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