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Wait! What? volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"From the best-selling author behind My Weird School: a quirky new biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn't know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 1090L
Language
English
Description
"Explore the journey Muhmmad Ali took to win his final match against fellow heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier, known as the Thrilla in Manila. A story of athleticism, heart, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the explosive power of the boxing champion and civil rights activist"--
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Language
English
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An age-appropriate biography of "The Greatest" chronicles the life story of the legendary boxer. Beginning his career using his real name, Cassius Clay, Ali went on to becomes the undeniable champion of the sport while facing challenges of racial discrimination, the reaction to his adopted religion of Islam, and being stripped of his livelihood by the U.S. government for refusing to fight in the Vietnam War. Full-color illustrations.
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Language
English
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The son of poor Italian immigrants, with short arms and stubby legs, Rocky Marciano accomplished a feat that eluded legendary heavyweight champions like Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson: He never lost a professional fight. His record was a perfect 49-0. Unbeaten is the story of this remarkable champion who overcame injury, doubt, and the schemes of corrupt promoters to win the title in a bloody and epic battle with Jersey Joe...
Author
Language
English
Description
"From the former heavyweight champion and New York Times-bestselling memoirist comes an intimate look at the life and leadership lessons of Cus D'Amato, the legendary boxing trainer and Mike Tyson's surrogate father. When Cus D'Amato first saw thirteen-year-old Mike Tyson spar in the ring, he proclaimed, "That's the heavyweight champion of the world." D'Amato, who had previously managed the careers of world champions Floyd Patterson and Jose Torres,...
Author
Publisher
Katharine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of the legendary boxing champion that traces the childhood event that inspired his career and the achievements that became his enduring legacy.
Author
Publisher
Pitch Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Matthew Saad Muhammad was arguably the most exciting fighter of all time. He was WBC light-heavyweight champion from 1979 to 1981, but it wasn't what he did that captured the hearts of fight fans, it was how he did it. Fight after fight was war after war. He would get beaten up, cut, dropped and virtually knocked out only to astonishingly rally and score come-from-behind victories. But through it all there was a shocking backstory. Abandoned by his...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"More words have been written about Muhammad Ali than almost anyone else. He was, without doubt, the world's most-loved sportsman. At the height of his celebrity he was the most famous person in the world. And yet, until now, the one voice missing belonged to the man who knew him best-his only sibling, and best friend, Rahaman Ali. No one was closer to Ali than Rahaman. Born Cassius and Rudolph Arnett Clay, the two brothers grew up together, lived...
Author
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Stripping away the revisionism to reveal the true nature of the man himself, this new book recounts the life journey of a fighter universally recognized as a unique and treasured world icon. Few global personalities have commanded an all-encompassing sporting and cultural audience like Muhammad Ali. Many have tried to interpret his impact and legacy into words. Now, Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest allows us to more fully appreciate the truth-and...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Description
This fast-paced biography takes readers on a dramatic journey through the life and times of heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The author covers his childhood, gold medal performance in the Olympics, stellar professional career, popularity with the press and fans, affiliation with the Nation of Islam, and his comeback fights with Joe Frazier. Along the way, readers will get a clear view of an American hero who has made a name for himself as...
14) Muhammad Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Book, an imprint of The Quatro Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the famous boxer, including his childhood, his early successes, his participation in the Civil Rights Movement, and his struggles with Parkinson's disease.
Author
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
When Muhammad Ali met Joe Frazier in Manila for their third fight, their rivalry had spun out of control. The Ali-Frazier matchup had become a madness, inflamed by the media and the politics of race. When the "Thrilla in Manila" was over, one man was left with a ruin of a life; the other was battered to his soul. Mark Kram covered that fight for Sports Illustrated in an award-winning article. Now his riveting book reappraises the boxers -- who they...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
The Louisville Lip.
Cassius Clay.
The Greatest.
Muhammad Ali may be known by more than one name, but his accomplishments, both inside and out of the boxing ring, have earned him a singular place in history as one of the most inspiring figures of the twentieth century.
In his riveting portrayal of Ali's spirit and courage, award-winning author Walter Dean Myers also exposes the hazards of boxing -- the sport Ali loved, but which ultimately damaged...
19) Muhammad Ali
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
20) Muhammad Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2017].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Over the course of his amazing life, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a huge impact both inside and outside the ring. Readers will learn how Ali first started boxing and what made him such a powerful fighter. They will also find out about efforts to battle racism, his impact on the civil rights movement, his philanthropic endeavors, and much more.
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