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Paperback. Condition: Good. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Before Usain Bolt or Tyson Gay, Bob Beamon or Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens was perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. Jesse Owens was born on a farm to a large family with many siblings. His grandparents had been slaves, and his sharecropper parents were poor. But against all odds, Jesse went on to become one of the greatest athletes in history. He learned to run with such grace that people said he was a floating wonder. After setting multiple world records as a college athlete, including three in less than an hour--the greatest 45 minutes in sport--Owens competed in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Adolf Hitler intended for the games to display Aryan superiority, but Jesse disrupted that plan. He became the first American track-and-field athlete to receive four Olympic gold medals and established his legacy as a hero in the face of prejudice. This child friendly entry in David A. Adler's well-known series contains an accessible mix of biography, facts, and history supported with lifelike illustrations. Back matter includes an author's note and a timeline. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. No Jacket. Spon Press, 2000, 8vo, 375 pages, illustrations. Softcover edition in very good+ condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A Picture Book of Jesse Owens (Picture Book Biography) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Casilla, Robert (illustrator).…

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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. GOOD softcover, 15 pages have some underlining / highlighting, rest of text clean; uncreased spine, clean exterior. Book.

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Soft Cover/Stapled. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Text/NEW & Bright. 1993 First Edition, 2nd Printing. Stapled softcover/Fine. History. Biography of superlative Black American track & field athlete James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (1913 - 1980), and a biography of American social history. Jesse, grandson of a slave, and the youngest of 10 children parented by Oakville, Alabama sharecroppers. Re-counted by David A. Alder, illustrated by Robert Casilla. In 1935, at 22 years old, within an hour, Jesse set 3 world records at the Big Ten track meet, Ann Arbor, Michigan — hailed by many as "the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport". Then, the very next year, Jesse won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany to be celebrated as the black- American who "single-handedly" crushed Hitler's myth of "Aryan supremacy". Jesse's homecoming heralded w/parades in Chicago & New York City. At that time, before World War II, he was, of course, not even able tooccupy front seats of buses. Jesse proves to be a forerunner beyond the world of sports. In 1950 he was named the all-time greatest track-and-field star by the Associated Press; in the bicentennial year 1976, President Gerald R. Ford awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and, in 1987, President Jimmy Carter honored him w/the Living Legends Award. An outstanding athlete & an outstanding American, all young, and old, Americans should be familiar with. Fine copy. Robert Casilla (Illustrator) (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good - Cash. No Jacket. General reader wear to the corners, edges, and cover. Corners have been bumped a bit. The pages show some general reader wear as well. The book is in good condition with some normal reader wear. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. 23 x 15,8 cm. Originalbroschur. 103 Seiten mit 902 Positionen, einigen Abbildungen, Namensregister und Schätzpreisen. Gutes Exemplar. Objekte: Autographen / Manuskripte / Inkunabeln / Deutsche Literatur / Musik, Theater, Tanz / Kunst / Luxus- und Presendrucke u.a. -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Wenn es draußen stürmt, können Sie es sich mit einem guten Buch gemütlich machen und ein warmes Getränk dazu genießen. Bei uns finden Sie die passende Lektüre! -- Wir kaufen Ihre werthaltigen Bücher! BuWeKat.…

Softcover. 4°. Originalbroschuren. 168 Seiten mit einigen einfarbigen Abbildungen auf Tafeln. / 165 S. m. 227 Nrn. und einigen Abbildungen. / 60 S. mit 269 Nrn. und 27 Tafelseiten mit vielen Abb. / 86 S. m. 323 Nrn. und Abbildungen. Innen sauber und fest. Guter Zustand. -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Wenn es draußen stürmt, können Sie es sich mit einem guten Buch gemütlich machen und ein warmes Getränk dazu genießen. Bei uns finden Sie die passende Lektüre! -- Wir kaufen Ihre werthaltigen Bücher! K00852.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This is a story of the Wesleyan Missions with special reference to their progress and their claims.