Ali's Knockout Punch
Ali's Knockout Punch
Burgan, Michael
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Compass Point
Just the Series: Captured History Sports   

Series and Publisher: Captured History Sports   

Annotation: Describes the famous photograph of the result of the knockout punch to Sonny Liston by Muhammad Ali, discussing the events that lead to the fight, how the photographer captured the moment, and the controversy that followed, and more.
Genre: [Sports and games]
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #134383
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Compass Point
Copyright Date: 2017
Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 01/01/17
Pages: 64 pages
ISBN: 0-7565-5527-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-7565-5527-6
Dewey: 796.83092
LCCN: 2016038560
Dimensions: 27 cm.
Subject Heading:
Ali, Muhammad,. 1942-2016. Juvenile literature.
Ali, Muhammad,. 1942-2016.
Documentary photography. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Documentary photography. United States. History.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2017)

The latest set in the Captured History Sports series features photos of African American athletes. Each book tells the story behind the picture on its cover, including relevant biographical information and historical perspective as well as commentary on the featured photo and photographer. Well placed to support the text, the many illustrations include action shots and scenes related to the political and social conditions discussed in many of these volumes. Ali's Knockout Punch traces the life of Muhammad Ali from brash young boxer to internationally beloved man and discusses the iconic 1965 photo in which he stands over Sonny Liston in the ring. These books will certainly capture the attention of kids interested in sports, civil rights history, or photography.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-63) and index.
Word Count: 8,476
Reading Level: 6.5
Interest Level: 5-9
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.5 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 187236 / grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!: reading level:8.5 / points:5.0 / quiz:Q71253
Lexile: 1000L
Guided Reading Level: Z
Fountas & Pinnell: Z

Its one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right hand as if ready to throw another punch. The reigning world champion had just thrown a short, right-handed punch to the side of Listons head. In a flash, Liston had gone down. The photo of the angry Ali standing over the fallen challenger was taken in an instant by photojournalist John Rooney, but the controversy over the 1965 fight lingers to this day.

Still that champ -- From Louisville to Lewiston -- Capturing the punch -- Becoming a legend.

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