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Who Was Muhammad Ali?
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Who Was Muhammad Ali?
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Buckley
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By (author) Who HQ
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Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
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| Series | Who Was? |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:112 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 137 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780448479552
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.83092 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Grosset and Dunlap
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| Imprint |
Grosset and Dunlap
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| Publication Date |
24 July 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed "The Greatest," Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world's most famous cultural icons. ReadWho Was Muhammad Ali?and discover "The Greatest."
Author Biography
James Buckley, Jr. is a sportswriter for children. He has written more than 50 books about sports for kids, including titles on baseball, football, NASCAR, soccer, the Olympics, and more.
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