Jesse Owens / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Anna Katharina Jansen.
| Author/creator | Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel author. |
| Other author | Jansen, Anna Katharina, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Minneapolis, MN : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2020. |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Pequeño & 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 |
| Language | Text in English, translated from the Spanish. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| ISBN | 9780711245839 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0711245835 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B OW28SANC | ✔ Available | Place Hold |