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Jesse Owens: Gold Medal Hero (Sterling Biographies)

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Jesse Owens: Gold Medal Hero (Sterling Biographies)

From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold.Â His success in the 1936 Berlin games was a victory for equality--and an affront to Nazi leader Adolf Hitlerâ€™s view of Aryan supremacy. Â The story of this exceptional athlete will fascinate kids.
- Learn about his near-death experience at only 5 years old
- Relive the perfect day when Jesse broke three world recordsÂ—and equaled another
- See how an act of kindness to an opponent cost him a race, but won fansâ€™ hearts.
- Follow his entire amazing Olympic triumph
Country USA
Brand Union Square Kids
Manufacturer Union Square Kids
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781402763618
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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