Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 10/20/20

Illustrator: Ager, Charlotte,

Pages: 128 pages

ISBN: 1-465-49312-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-465-49312-5

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 20 cm.

Subject Heading:
Owens, Jesse,. 1913-1980. Juvenile literature.
Owens, Jesse,. 1913-1980.
African Americans. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Track and field athletes. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American athletes. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Olympic athletes. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African Americans.
Track and field athletes.
African American athletes.
Olympic athletes.

Language: English

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 4-7

Lexile: 920L

Guided Reading Level: X

Fountas & Pinnell: X

Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist, in this fascinating kids' biography.

Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the color of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.

This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesse's life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond.

DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.