Muhammad Ali: The People's Champion
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (586 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0048EL7MY |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers recounts the champ's most famous fights and examines the depth and complexity of the larger-than-life legend Muhammad Ali. But get used to me. The bold, vibrant art of Alix Delinois reflects the beauty and power of the man who could "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.". I am the part you won't recognize. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me."He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., in Louisville, Kentucky. "I am America. His very first boxing coach, former police officer Joe Martin, told him, "You better learn how to fight before you start challenging people." Once considered the underdog, Cassius, later known as Muhammad Ali, would eventually win the title of heavyweight champion of the world
Excellent for Book Reports AnnaB My eight-year old son used to this book to do his book report at school and received an A! It's simple to read and follow with beautiful illustrations for young kids.Highly recommend reading it even for historical purposes. Muhammad Ali is a legend!. Phillip D. Kautz said excellent biographical picture book. this is a great picture book to introduce young readers to the long and complex life of a famous fighter and American.the text is concise and the illustrations are vibrant. Delinois' visual style suits the subject (Ali) and is engaging for the reader.. Superhero's Mom said The Greatest!. My 8 year old read this book for part of his research for his black history month project. Good information and great illustrations.
--Daniel Kraus . The relative scarcity of pugilistic play-by-plays is purposeful; Myers sails through boxing milestones even as he lingers upon such events as Ali’s conversion to Islam. Myers takes a snapshot approach, moving swiftly from Ali’s Kentucky childhood to his Olympic victory to his refusal to serve during the Vietnam War. He is. Grades 1-3. Delinois is with Myers every step, using wild splotches of paint and scribbles of chalk not only to capture the velocity of a punch but also fill in contextual blanks (Myers’ brief words on