Jesse Owens - (You Should Meet) by Laurie Calkhoven

The "Meet Jesse Owens" book is a captivating biography that tells the inspiring story of an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

This Level 3 Ready-to-Read is part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet." The book provides a detailed account of Jesse Owens' remarkable achievement, which was particularly significant as Adolph Hitler had expected the Olympic Games to be a German showcase and criticized the United States for including black athletes on its roster.

Despite these challenges, Owens made history by taking a stand against racism and winning four gold medals.

The book also includes extras such as history and math sections, as well as interesting facts about the Olympics.

With engaging illustrations and an informative text, this product is sure to captivate young readers and inspire them to learn more about this remarkable historical figure.