At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now, in this graphic novel, readers can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games.
1127832992
Defying Hitler: Jesse Owens' Olympic Triumph
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now, in this graphic novel, readers can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games.
8.99
In Stock
5
1
Defying Hitler: Jesse Owens' Olympic Triumph
32Defying Hitler: Jesse Owens' Olympic Triumph
32
8.99
In Stock
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781543528695 |
---|---|
Publisher: | Capstone |
Publication date: | 01/08/2018 |
Series: | Greatest Sports Moments |
Pages: | 32 |
Sales rank: | 631,875 |
Product dimensions: | 6.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d) |
Age Range: | 8 - 14 Years |
About the Author
From the B&N Reads Blog