DK Life Stories Jesse Owens

<p><b>Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist in this fascinating kids biography.</b><br><br>Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates because of the color of his skin. However he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.<br><br>This biography ideal for kids aged 8-11 charts the major events of Jesses life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs all the way to the Olympics and beyond.<br><br>DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of historys most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes information sidebars inspiring quotes and other nonfiction text features add depth and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.</p>