I am Muhammad Ali / Brad Meltzer ; illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.
"Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today"--provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593405857
- ISBN: 0593405854
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm
- Publisher: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2022]
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Genre: | Biographies. Picture books. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Branch District Library.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Coldwater Branch | J E MEL (Text) | 35401425229738 | Juvenile Picture Book | Available | - |
Summary
I Am Muhammad Ali
The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: * A timeline of key events in the hero's history * Photos that bring the story more fully to life * Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable * Childhood moments that influenced the hero * Facts that make great conversation-starters * A virtue this person embodies: Muhammad Ali's confidence shines in this biography. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!