{"product_id":"i-am-jesse-owens-hardcover","title":"I Am Jesse Owens - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrad Meltzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003eJesse Owens's drive and perseverance are highlighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrad Meltzer is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Heroes for My Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nazi Conspiracy\u003c\/i\u003e, and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/i\u003e. He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his is History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos has worked on thousands of comics, including the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonster Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming!, The Giggles Are Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Little Emotional. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons (when the boys are home from college).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 7.72 x 7.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750137954592,"sku":"9780593533369","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a456295c8eae6df8c670c88b7af71f16.webp?v=1779944071","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-am-jesse-owens-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}