| The Greatest: Muhammad Ali (Scholastic Focus): Muhammad Ali Contributor(s): Myers, Walter Dean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0590543431 ISBN-13: 9780590543439 Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: An award-winning author presents a riveting account of the extraordinary career and accomplishments of boxer Muhammad Ali. This biography chronicles Ali's impact on race relations inside and outside the sports world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Series: Greatest |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.29" W x 7.72" (0.39 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 46859 Reading Level: 7.8 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: I'm not only the greatest; I'm the double greatest.-- Muhammad Ali in 1962 to the NY Times.The Louisville Lip. Cassius Clay. The Greatest.Muhammad Ali may be known by more than one name, but his accomplishments, both inside and out of the boxing ring, have earned him a singular place in history as one of the most inspiring figures of the twentieth century. In his riveting portrayal of Ali's spirit and courage, award-winning author Walter Dean Myers also exposes the hazards of boxing -- the sport Ali loved, but which ultimately damaged him and many other greats beyond repair. Through the story of Ali's childhood, his rise as a champion, his politics, and his battle against Parkinson's disease, readers will come to know the man behind the brash public persona -- the man whose talent and legacy will stir and inspire a new generation of fans. |