Jesse Owens

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling 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.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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"...his story is not simply about his excellence as an athlete, but it is also an important lesson in the pain and injustice of racism." Martha Alexander IndyBest

Product details

• Authors: Anna Kathari Jansen, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
• Assisted by: Anna Katharina Jansen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.06.2020
• EAN: 9780711245822
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-4582-2
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 248 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Little People Big Dreams
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s picture books, Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), Picture books, JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black