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SIGNED A Nation's Hope : The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis Kadir Nelson +PIC
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eBay item number:181032461480
Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Subject
- Picture Books
- Edition Description
- Children's
- Country of Manufacture
- United States
- Features
- Signed, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Modified Item
- Yes
- Personalized
- No
- Signed
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780803731677
- EAN
- 9780803731677
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN-10
0803731671
ISBN-13
9780803731677
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109132925
Product Key Features
Book Title
Nation's Hope : the Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sports & Recreation / General, Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage, History / United States / 20th Century
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes, Nelson, Kadir
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Item Length
11.8 in
Item Width
9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2010-013477
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Awards for A Nation's Hope:A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Top Ten Biographies for Youth 2011, A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year (2011), A Booklist Editors' Choice Best Book of the Year (2011) Praise for A Nation's Hope: "Spare, evocative verse melds with the eloquent illustrations to create palpable energy around the fight and Louis's struggle to the top." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Spectacularly illustrated and smoothly cadanced." -Booklist (starred review) "Stunning art and dramatic storytelling." -School Library Journal (starred review) "de la Pena's tersely poetic narration is riveting, and Nelson's oil paintings draw viewers directly into the ring." -BCCB (starred review)
TitleLeading
A
Grade From
First Grade
Dewey Decimal
796.83092 B
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
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., Once a boyhood dream, now a people's hope The weight of history hangs on Joe's shoulders On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake then just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent the country's war with Germany. From Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson and acclaimed novelist Matt de la Pena, 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.
LC Classification Number
GV1132.L6P46 2011
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