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Jesse Owens / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Anna Katharina Jansen.

Author/creator Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel) author.
Other author/creatorJansen, Anna Katharina, illustrator.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020.
Copyright Notice ©2020
Description1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)
Uniform titlePequeño & grande Jesse Owens. English
Series Little people, big dreams
Little people, big dreams. ^A1344136
Abstract 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 to challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This inspiring story of the athlete and activist's life features a fact and photos section at the back.
General note"First published in Spain in 2020 under the title Pequeño & Grande Jesse Owens, by Alba Editorial, in Barcelona. Published by arrangement with Alba Editorial. Translation rights arranged by IMC Agència Literària, SL"--Copyright page.
Interest grade level Kindergarten
LanguageText in English, translated from the Spanish.
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formPicture books.
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formPicture books.
ISBN9780711245839 (hardcover)
ISBN0711245835 (hardcover)

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