I am Muhammad Ali

Hardback

Main Details

Title I am Muhammad Ali
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Brad Meltzer
Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
SeriesOrdinary People Change the World
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 197
ISBN/Barcode 9780593405857
ClassificationsDewey:796.83092
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Young Readers
Imprint Penguin Young Readers
Publication Date 8 February 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are- . A timeline of key events in the hero's history . Photos that bring the story more fully to life . Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable . Childhood moments that influenced the hero . Facts that make great conversation-starters . A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

Author Biography

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The Lincoln Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer's Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.