Muhammad Ali : a champion is born / written by Gene Barretta ; illustrated by Frank Morrison.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York, NY : Katharine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2017]Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780062430168
- 0062430165
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Ali, M. B274 | Available | 33111008729531 | ||||
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Northport Library | Children's Biography | Ali, M. B274 | Available | 33111007792811 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"A high-quality children's biography that little readers are sure to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence--something Muhammad Ali clearly had plenty of."*
In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time.
The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames. But before he became one of the most recognizable faces in the world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized possession, and he wouldn't let it go. Not without a fight.
This would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born.
Back matter includes biographical overview, photos, bibliography, and more resources.
*Brightly.com
Ages 4-8.
Presents a biography of the legendary boxing champion that traces the childhood event that inspired his career and the achievements that became his enduring legacy.
Includes bibliographical references.