1913-1980

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

An introduction to the life and achievements of the star African-American track and field athlete describes how he took a stand against racism and made history by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olymplcs.

Recounts Jesse Owens track and field exploits during the 1936 Olympic games, winning four gold medals and proving that people of all races can compete and win at these prestigious games.

An illustrated biography of Jesse Owens, an African-American track and field athlete who won four gold medals during the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Examines the impact of the gold medal winning performance of African American runner Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games on the Nazi views of Hitler's Germany.

A biography of Jesse Owens, the African-American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic games.

"Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin! What made his achievement even more memorable was that Adolph Hitler expected the Olympic Games to be a German showcase. In fact, he criticized the United States for even including black athletes on its Olympic roster. According to many reports, after Owens won his fourth gold medal, Hitler stormed out of the stadium. In 1936 Jesse Owens took a stand against racism and made history."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Examines the life of American track and field athlete Jesse Owens.

Chronicles the life of poet Muriel Rukeyser and analyzes her writings.