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Who Was Jesse Owens

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SKU: 9780448483078

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Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, the Olympic hero who defied racism and oppression. From humble beginnings in Alabama to record-breaking triumphs at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, witness Owens’s journey to international glory. Learn how he shattered racial barriers and became a symbol of hope. Explore his life beyond the track, his struggles under Jim Crow laws, and his unwavering determination. Read “Who Was Jesse Owens?” A biography for young readers by Dana Meachen Rau.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780448483078
  • Publisher: Penguin Workshop
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Workshop
  • Depth: 6
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 112
  • Series Title: Who Was?
  • Weight: 113 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0448483076
  • Publisher Date: 11 Aug 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: DGS
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 8 mm
  • Width: 147 mm

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

20 reviews for Who Was Jesse Owens

  1. Aditya Singh

    Good biography and a great introduction to black history. My kids learned a lot. The book is a little boring though.

  2. Yashika

    An essential read about an important figure! Highly recommend adding this to your child’s bookshelf.

  3. Aniruddha Khohwal

    A bit dry, but my son needed it for a school project, and it had all the information he needed.

  4. Hardik Sharma

    Wonderful book. My daughter gave a great presentation at school because of this book. She learned a lot.

  5. Aditya Rambalak Varma

    An inspiring story and well written. Would highly recommend if you have children learning about history.

  6. Nikhil Vardhan

    Good book about Jesse Owens. My kids love learning about sports and olympic events.

  7. Shivam Sunil Salampuria

    My daughter loves this book. She has read it multiple times. She especially love reading about the olympics.

  8. Mukul Singh

    The book is okay, but I felt like it could have been more engaging. My son lost interest halfway through.

  9. Gauri Mongia

    A solid biography for kids. It covers the important aspects of Jesse Owens’ life in an age-appropriate way.

  10. Raju

    Inspiring story! My students were captivated by Jesse Owens’ courage. A must-read for young readers. Highly recommend.

  11. Rohit Raj Sinha

    I enjoyed reading this book with my grandson. He was fascinated by Jesse Owens’ story and his accomplishments.

  12. Kashish Javed

    A good overview of Jesse Owens’ life, but I wish there was more detail about his later years. My daughter liked it though.

  13. Aayush Jaiswal

    It’s a decent book. A bit simplified, but good for younger children who are just learning about Jesse Owens.

  14. Himjeet Chetia

    Well-written and informative. My child learned a lot about history and overcoming adversity. A powerful biography.

  15. Nandini Nagpal

    I wish there were more pictures or illustrations. It would make the book more interesting.

  16. Ayush Kanojia

    This book made history come alive! My kids were so impressed with Jesse Owens. Great for discussions about racism.

  17. Bableen Kaur

    Fantastic book about a true American hero. Jesse Owens’ story is so important, and this book tells it well.

  18. Ravindran S

    This is a good start for kids to learn. It may be boring to some kids and will require discussion.

  19. Siddharth Kumar Pandey

    It was an interesting read. Jesse Owens was an amazing person, and this book does a good job highlighting his life.

  20. Rahul Bairwa

    Great introduction to Jesse Owens for kids. My son enjoyed learning about his Olympic achievements. Simple and easy to understand.

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