Athletes / Adam Sutherland.

Author/creator Sutherland, Adam
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : PowerKids Press, 2012.
Description24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Subjects

SeriesBlack 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 noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2011029874
ISBN9781448866403 (library binding)
ISBN1448866405 (library binding)
ISBN9781448870585 (pbk.)
ISBN1448870585 (pbk.)
ISBN9781448870592 (6-pack)
ISBN1448870593 (6-pack)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 796.0922 SU841A ✔ Available Place Hold