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1 online resource (1 audio file (15 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Athletes Who Made a Difference ; |
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Blake, Hoena.
Athletes Who Made a Difference. Spoken word ;
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
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Read by Book Buddy Digital Media. |
| Summary |
In 1936, Adolf Hitler attempted to make the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, a showcase of Nazi superiority with a new stadium and the first television broadcast of the Games. He didn't account for African-American sprinter and long jumper James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, who smashed records throughout his track and field career. Owens turned Hitler's Olympic vision on its head by winning four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump. Along the way, he broke or equaled nine Olympic records and set three world records. In graphic nonfiction style, this biography takes readers from Owens's early life to his historic athletic triumphs. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980 -- Juvenile literature.
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Track and field athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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African American track and field athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Olympics -- Participation, American.
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Olympic athletes -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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National socialism -- Philosophy.
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Racism -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.
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| Added Author |
Shephard, David (Illustrator), illustrator.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781728420844 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1728420849 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT13815059 |
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