Jesse Owens

Little People, BIG DREAMS

By: Anna Katharina Jansen (Illustrator), Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

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Hardcover | 2 June 2020

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Hardcover
32 Pages

Age
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
1 x 20.3 x 24.7

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Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Jesse Owens tells the inspiring story of this track and field legend.

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.

Little Jesse, originally J.C., was born in Oakville, Alabama, during segregation. When he was nine, he moved with his parents and nine brothers and sisters to Cleveland, Ohio, to find a better life. There, he found his passion for running, and was making national headlines by high school, where he equalled the world record in the 100-yard dash. It was during the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics that he established himself as a legend, winning four gold metals that also delivered an unforgettable blow to Hitler and racism. 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 athletes life.

Little People, Big Dreams is a bestselling series of books and educational games that 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. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.

Industry Reviews

"...his story is not simply about his excellence as an athlete, but it is also an important lesson in the pain and injustice of racism." -- Martha Alexander * IndyBest *

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