Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the
New York Times
bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.
Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
A timeline
of key events in the hero’s history
Photos
that bring the story more fully to life
Comic-book-style illustrations
that are irresistibly adorable
Childhood moments
that influenced the hero
Facts
that make great conversation-starters
A virtue this person embodies:
Jesse Owens’s drive and perseverance are highlighted
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!