Muhammad Ali : the greatest / by Susan Brophy Down.
Material type:
TextSeries: Crabtree groundbreaker biographiesPublication details: St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub., c2013.Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 0778710343 (lib. bdg.)
- 0778710432 (pbk.)
- 9780778710349 (lib. bdg.)
- 9780778710431 (pbk.)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | Ali, M. D748 | Available | 33111005495128 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. Early in his life, his skills developed from those he needed to stand up to a playground bully into the championship form that earned him a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics. As a professional fighter, Ali became known not just for the speed and agility with which he won three world heavyweight championships, but also for his charm, wit, and showmanship. Outside the ring, the courage of his stand against the military draft made him both a revered cultural hero and a lightning rod for the issues that divided Americans during the Vietnam War. In the decades following his boxing career, Ali has become regarded as one of the most recognized people on the planet. He has lent his name, influence, and generosity to a host of humanitarian causes. Today, having earned the affection of billions of people worldwide, the people's champ is, as ever, The Greatest.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109), filmography (p. 108), and index.
Facing fear on the road to gold -- Early hooks and jabs -- Building a career -- The man behind the gloves -- Fighting his way back -- Hanging up the gloves -- Chronology.
A biography on the cultural hero Muhammad Ali, born as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky, who won three world heavyweight championships and became one of the world's most recognized humanitarians.
"Guided reading : T"--P. [4] of cover.