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A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis Hardcover - 2011 - 1st Edition
by Matt de la Pena; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
On the eve of World War II, African American boxerJoe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a boutthat had more at stake than just the world heavyweighttitle; for much of America their fight cameto represent AmericaÕs war with Germany. Thiselegant and powerful picture book biographycenters around the historic fight in which Black andWhite America were able to put aside prejudice andcome together to celebrate our nationÕs ideals.
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On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant and powerful picture book biography centers around the historic fight in which Black and White America were able to put aside prejudice and come together to celebrate our nation's ideals.
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- Title A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
- Author Matt de la Pena; Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dial Books, BALTIMORE MD
- Date 2011-01-20
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780803731677 / 0803731671
- Weight 1.24 lbs (0.56 kg)
- Dimensions 12.06 x 9.32 x 0.47 in (30.63 x 23.67 x 1.19 cm)
- Ages 06 to 08 years
- Grade levels 1 - 3
- Library of Congress subjects African Americans, Louis, Joe
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010013477
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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