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 highlights Jesse Owens' remarkable achievement, which was even more memorable as Adolph Hitler expected the Olympic Games to be a German showcase and criticized the United States for including black athletes on its roster.

After Owens won his fourth gold medal, Hitler stormed out of the stadium.

The book also includes extras on history and math, as well as a short article filled with interesting facts about the Olympics.

With engaging illustrations and a fascinating narrative, this book is sure to captivate young readers and inspire them to learn more about this remarkable historical figure.