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Joe Louis was a fighter, a world champion boxer, a "punching machine." But more important, Joe Louis was a hero.At the beginning of his fighting career, he was a hero and a symbol of hope to African Americans.Later, Joe Louis became a hero to all Americans, uniting blacks and white boxing fans in their hatred of the Nazis and their desire for him to beat the German fighter Max Schmeling.With powerful text and luminous illustrations, the award-winning, picture-book team of David A.Adler and Terry Widener has brought to life the true story of one determined individual who overcame racism and poverty ...and inspired a nation.Includes a time line highlighting key events in the boxer's life.
ISBN-13

9780152164805

ISBN-10

0152164804

Weight

0.96 Pounds

Dimensions

9.25 x 0.75 x 11.50 In

List Price

$16.00

Format

Hardcover

Pages

32 pages

Publisher

Harcourt Childrens Books

Published On

2005-11-01


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