• The Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend (First But Forgotten)

The Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend
(First But Forgotten)

Author
Publication Date
August 01, 2024
Genre / Grade Band
- /  4th − 5th
The Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend (First But Forgotten)

Description

You may have heard about Muhammad Ali. But long before Ali entered the ring, Black boxer Jack Johnson was winning bouts and challenging ideas about race. With key biographical information and related historical events, this Capstone Captivate book uncovers Jack Johnson's story and how his life and career demonstrate the challenges of being Black, talented, and famous in the United States.

Dive into the First but Forgotten series to read rarely told stories from history.

Publication date
August 01, 2024
Classification
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Page Count
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ISBN-13
9781669070146
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Series
First But Forgotten
BISAC categories
JNF018010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JNF007100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
Library of Congress categories
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