Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Jim Crow and Adolf Hitler -- The Buckeye bullet -- Going for Gold -- An unlikely friendship -- Walk and talk -- Think about it -- Learn more -- Glossary -- Index.
Summary
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jesse Owens explores the way the Olympic track athlete served to bring Americans (and citizens around the world) together against a common enemy. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
