Jesse Owens Olympic Star

Owens was born into a poor southern family. His father moved the family north, where Jesse became a runner and a track star, ultimately becoming a member of the U.S. track and field team at the Olympics in 1936. There he won four gold medals and became an inspiration to children everywhere. Well written, the book is illustrated with photographs and occasionally awkward pen-and-ink drawings. Index and glossary are included.McKissack, Patricia C. is the author of 'Jesse Owens Olympic Star' with ISBN 9780894903120 and ISBN 0894903128.