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    Jesse Owens

    David Lee Morgan Jr.

    This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and career of Jesse Owens, a track-and-field legend who paved the way for future Black athletes in the sport. This book also…

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    I am Jesse Owens

    Brad Meltzer

    Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in…

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    Self Help

    Owen King, Jesse Kellerman

    A surreal and colorful world populated with two-faced talk-show hosts, cheerful Finnish mobsters, bloodthirsty white supremacists, snide English butlers, and panther-wielding Euro-trash assassins. Down-on-his-luck rideshare driver Jerry Hauser's existence is…

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    Jesse Owens (Little People, Big Dreams)

    Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

    Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jesse Owens tells the inspiring story of this track and field legend.

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    Jesse Owens

    Heather Williams (Institute of Defense Analyses Alexandria Virginia USA)

    Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jesse Owens explores…

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    Jesse Owens

    Heather Williams (Institute of Defense Analyses Alexandria Virginia USA)

    Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jesse Owens explores…

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    Who Was Jesse Owens?

    James Buckley, Jr

    Describes the life of the sharecroppers’ son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler’s dream of Aryan superiority.

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    Jesse Owens: A Biography

    Jacqueline Edmondson

    In an era far removed from the African American celebrity athletes of today, Olympic great Jesse Owens achieved fame by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world.

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    Who Was Jesse Owens?

    James Buckley, Jr.,Who HQ

    Describes the life of the sharecroppers’ son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler’s dream of Aryan superiority.

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    Media, Dissidence and the War in Ukraine

    This volume examines the global media coverage of the armed conflict in Ukraine, focusing on the marginalization of dissident perspectives in the West and the information quality and diversity on…

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    Jesse Owens: An American Life

    William J. Baker

    Born the tenth child of a poor Southern sharecropper, Jesse Owens would nevertheless go on to win an unprecedented four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This biography of…

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    A Star Like Jesse Owens

    Nikki Shannon Smith

    Matthew, a young African American with asthma who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens, accompanies his journalist father to the 1936 Olympics in Germany.

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    A Star Like Jesse Owens

    Nikki Shannon Smith

    Matthew, a young African American with asthma who dreams of becoming an Olympic runner like his hero, Jesse Owens, accompanies his journalist father to the 1936 Olympics in Germany.

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    Just Like Jesse Owens

    Andrew Young

    Civil rights icon, Ambassador Andrew Young and his daughter, Paula Young Shelton, deliver a powerful oral history about a special day in Andrew’s childhood that changed him forever. This story…

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    Jesse Owens: Champion Athlete

    Tony Gentry

    Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject -…

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    Jesse Owens: A Life in American History

    F. Erik Brooks,Kevin M. Jones, Sr.

    A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history…

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    Jesse Owens: On My Own Biographies

    Jane Sutcliffe

    Describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family’s move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold…

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    Jesse Owens: Legendary Track Star

    Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack

    A simple biography about Jesse Owens for early readers –Provided by publisher.

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    Jesse Owens: Facing Down Hitler

    Jackie F Stanmyre

    Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the…

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    Jesse Owens: Legendary Track Star

    Patricia McKissack,Fredrick McKissack,Fredrick McKissack, Jr, Jr

    A simple biography about Jesse Owens for early readers –Provided by publisher.

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    Jesse Owens: Track-And-Field Legend

    Tracy Sue Walker

    "Jesse Owens has been called one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. Follow his life from running on Alabama roads with his father to winning gold in…

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    Jesse Owens: Track-And-Field Legend

    Tracy Sue Walker

    "Jesse Owens has been called one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. Follow his life from running on Alabama roads with his father to winning gold in…

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    Jesse Owens: Young Record Breaker

    M M Eboch

    Renowned for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Jesse Owens broke through barriers of all kinds, overcoming racism and poverty to achieve his dreams. Illustrations.

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    Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive

    Carole Boston Weatherford

    Before World War II, a starter’s gun fired the first shot in our battle against the Nazis

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    Jesse Owens: Ready-To-Read Level 3

    Laurie Calkhoven

    Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin –Amazon.com.

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    Jesse Owens: Athletes Who Made a Difference

    Blake Hoena

    Colorful graphic nonfiction that showcases activism in sports, mixing social history and athletic action.

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    Jesse Owens: Ready-To-Read Level 3

    Laurie Calkhoven

    Meet Jesse Owens, an African American runner who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin –Amazon.com.

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    Jesse Owens: Athletes Who Made a Difference

    Blake Hoena

    Colorful graphic nonfiction that showcases activism in sports, mixing social history and athletic action.

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    Defying Hitler: Jesse Owens’ Olympic Triumph

    Nel Yomtov

    At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin Germany the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn’t just win. He…

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    Jesse Owens: I Always Loved Running

    Jeff Burlingame

    Explores the life of Jesse Owens, including his childhood and family, his rise to excellence in track and field, his 1936 Olympic triumph, and his death and legacy –Provided by…

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    Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens and Hitler’s Olympics

    Jeremy Schaap

    The story of Jesse Owens, the African-American son of sharecroppers who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Nazi Germany, is that of a high-profile athlete…

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    Doggies Don’t Surf

    Jess Owen

    Doggies Don’t Surf is an adorable, rhyming story that shares an important message on not giving up, even when challenges arise. In the book, a dog named Coop decides to…

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    Doggies Don’t Surf

    Jess Owen

    Doggies Don’t Surf is an adorable, rhyming story that shares an important message on not giving up, even when challenges arise. In the book, a dog named Coop decides to…

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    God Made Doggies

    Jess Owen

    God Made Doggies is a fun and silly story that any animal lover will enjoy. God made doggies with lots of purposes, and this book just about covers every single…

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    Olympic Gold 1936: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler’s Evil Myth: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler’s Evil Myth

    Michael Burgan

    Jesse Owens gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as…

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    Doggies Don’t Wear Sunglasses

    Jess Owen

    This heartwarming, silly story teaches children to express their uniqueness and individuality, and not let anyone dim their bright light.

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    Doggies Don’t Wear Sunglasses

    Jess Owen

    An adorable story that shares an important message about being unique to bring light into the world. Inspired by Jess Owen’s Golden Retriever named Coop, who became an internet sensation…

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    Brown Eye Blue Eye

    Jesse Owen Taylor

    The title of my first book comes from my favorite personal attribute, my brown eye and my blue eye. It has been quite a conversation piece both with friends and…

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    Olympic Gold 1936: How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler’s Evil Myth

    Michael Burgan

    Jesse Owens’ gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as…

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    DK Life Stories Jesse Owens: Amazing people who have shaped our world

    James Buckley, Jr.

    Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, African American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist, in this fascinating kids’ biography. Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of…

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    DK Life Stories Jesse Owens: Amazing people who have shaped our world

    James Buckley, Jr

    Explore the incredible life and career of famous athlete Jesse Owens in this children’s biography.

    Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens - African-American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist…

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    Mad Scholars

    Sav Schlauderaff, Shawna Guenther, Rebecca Eli Long, Jess L. Wilcox Cowing, Sydney F. Lewis, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarsinha, Melanie Jones, Cache Owens

    As universities rethink their approach to student and faculty mental health, this book showcases academics who proudly embrace the label of the ""mad scholar."" The volume explores the infinite richness…

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    Mad Scholars

    Sav Schlauderaff, Shawna Guenther, Rebecca Eli Long, Jess L. Wilcox Cowing, Sydney F. Lewis, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarsinha, Melanie Jones, Cache Owens

    As universities rethink their approach to student and faculty mental health, this book showcases academics who proudly embrace the label of the ""mad scholar."" The volume explores the infinite richness…

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    The Political Economy of News in China: Manufacturing Harmony

    Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman

    Hearns-Branaman presents a full-scale application of Herman and Chomsky’s propaganda model to the People’s Republic of China, examining the effects of concentrated media ownership, profit motive, the influence of advertisers…

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    The Political Economy of News in China: Manufacturing Harmony

    Jesse Owen Hearns-Branaman

    Hearns-Branaman presents a full-scale application of Herman and Chomsky’s propaganda model to the People’s Republic of China, examining the effects of concentrated media ownership, profit motive, the influence of advertisers…

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    Skyfire: Book II of the Summer King Chronicles

    Jess E Owen

    Shard is a gryfon in exile from the pride of the Silver Isles. After learning of the injustices wrought by the Red King he once served loyally, Shard now seeks…

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    The Way of Dreams: And Other Musings

    Jesse Sam Owens

    Jesse Sam Owens’ poetry is presented in a coffee-table book which combines poetic and visual beauty into an astounding and attractive work of art. His poem/songs transport the reader into…

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    I Wish I Was a Bee

    Jess L Owen

    I Wish I Was a Bee is a silly, rhyming and heartwarming tale about a bee who wants to be just about anything, but a bee! Read and giggle along…

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