Athletes / Adam Sutherland.
| Author/creator | Sutherland, Adam |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : PowerKids Press, 2012. |
| Description | 24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Black history makers Black history makers. ^A1121657 |
| Contents | Making history -- Jesse Owens : record-setting runner -- Kipchoge Keino : the inspirational runner -- Muhammad Ali : the greatest -- Michael Jordan : basketball superhero -- Kelly Holmes : the golden girl -- Tiger Woods : golfing phenomenon -- Venus and Serena Williams : record-breaking sisters -- Lewis Hamilton : formula one star -- Usain Bolt : lightning bolt -- More sports heroes -- Timeline -- Legacy. |
| Abstract | Briefly surveys the history of African Americans in sports and profiles notable black athletes from Jesse Owens to the present, including Kipchoge Keino, Muhammad Ali, the Williams sisters, and Usain Bolt. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2011029874 |
| ISBN | 9781448866403 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 1448866405 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9781448870585 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1448870585 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781448870592 (6-pack) |
| ISBN | 1448870593 (6-pack) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 796.0922 SU841A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |