Yomtov, Nelson,

Defying Hitler : Jesse Owens' Olympic triumph / by Nel Yomtov ; illustrated by Eduardo Garcia and Red Wolf Studio ; consultant: Bruce Berglund Professor of History, Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Graphic Library. Greatest sports moments .

Includes index.

At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field events, winning four gold medals and helping to set a world record. Now readers can witness one of the most iconic moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of all races can compete and win at the Olympic games. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.

Ages: 8-14.

ISBN: 9781543528657 (hardcover) 9781543528695 (paperback)

LCCN: 2018001970

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American track and field athletes
African American men
Graphic novels.