owens, jesse

This book describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.

As the 1936 Olympic Games begin in Berlin, Germany, Jesse Owens hopes to prove Adolf Hitler's racist ideas wrong.

A biography of Jesse Owens, discussing his birth and childhood in Alabama as the son of sharecroppers, his early health scare, the family's move to Cleveland, and his development into a champion athlete and runner.

An autobiography of Jesse Owens from his childhood to his Olympic success to his problems with the IRS.

A simple biography of the noted black track star who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

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

Examines the life of Olympic athlete Jesse Owens, looks at his impact on world sports, and analyzes his aims and achievements.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the African American track star who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

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