Jesse Owens
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Jansen, Anna Katharina, illustrator.
Published
Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
Format
Book
Appears on list
Status
John & Judy Gay Library - Picture Book
E LIT
1 available
E LIT
1 available
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Picture Book
E LIT
1 available
E LIT
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| John & Judy Gay Library - Picture Book | E LIT | On Shelf |
| Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Picture Book | E LIT | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American track and field athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American track and field athletes -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Owens, Jesse, -- 1913-1980 -- Juvenile literature.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
African American track and field athletes -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Owens, Jesse, -- 1913-1980 -- Juvenile literature.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Track and field athletes -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Description
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. 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.
Target Audience
5-8,Brodart.
Target Audience
K-3,Brodart.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sánchez Vegara, M. I., & Jansen, A. K. (2020). Jesse Owens . Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel and Anna Katharina, Jansen. 2020. Jesse Owens. Frances Lincoln Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel and Anna Katharina, Jansen. Jesse Owens Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel, and Anna Katharina Jansen. Jesse Owens Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
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