Jesse Owens by Jim Gigliotti

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From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold. This book tells his story. It helps children learn about: his near-death experience at only 5 years old; the perfect day when Jesse broke three world records - and equaled another; and his amazing Olympic triumph.

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Jesse Owens by Jim Gigliotti

From humble beginnings and a childhood marked by disease and poverty, Jesse Owens sprinted to Olympic gold. This book tells his story. It helps children learn about: his near-death experience at only 5 years old; the perfect day when Jesse broke three world records - and equaled another; and his amazing Olympic triumph.
Jim Gigliotti is a freelance writer who has written more than 30 children's books on sports and personalities. A former editor at National Football League Publishing, his writing credits also include Stadium Stories: USC Trojans, Obsessed with Football, and Obsessed with Baseball.
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ISBN 13 9781402763618
ISBN 10 1402763611
Title Jesse Owens
Author Jim Gigliotti
Series Sterling Biographies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Sterling Juvenile
Year published 2010-04-06
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.