Jennifer!: Film Star Jennifer Lawrence (Sizzling Celebrities)

Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian (Achievers)

Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens

Olympics

Little Squire: The Jumping Pony (True Horse Stories)

The Sports Day

The Jump Rope Book & the Jump Rope

Tara and Michelle: The Road to Gold

African-American Biography Library

The book 'Jesse Owens: I Always Loved Running' by Jeff Burlingame is a biographical account that explores the life and legacy of the legendary African-American athlete Jesse Owens. It delves into Owens' early years, his passion for running, and how he overcame racial barriers to become one of the most celebrated track and field stars in history. The narrative highlights Owens' remarkable achievements at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won four gold medals, defying Nazi propaganda and becoming an international symbol of hope and equality. Burlingame's biography not only chronicles Owens' athletic triumphs but also examines his struggles and the impact of his success on civil rights and African-American history.

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Jennifer!: Film Star Jennifer Lawrence (Sizzling Celebrities)

Jeff Burlingame, 2013

Florence Griffith Joyner: Dazzling Olympian (Achievers)

Nathan Aaseng, 1989

Heinemann Profiles: Jesse Owens

Philip Steele, 2020

Olympics

Chris Oxlade, 1999

Little Squire: The Jumping Pony (True Horse Stories)

Judy, rekson, 2007

The Sports Day

W. Murray, 1990

The Jump Rope Book & the Jump Rope

Elizabeth Loredo, Martha Cooper, 1996

Tara and Michelle: The Road to Gold

Wendy Daly, 1995