Muhammad Ali: The Greatest (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778710431)

Muhammad Ali was born as Cassius Clay in Louisville, Kentucky. Early in his life, his skills developed from those he needed to stand up to a playground bully into the championship form that earned him a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics. As a professional fighter, Ali became known not just for the speed and agility with which he won three world heavyweight championships, but also for his charm, wit, and showmanship. Outside the ring, the courage of his stand against the military draft made him both a revered cultural hero and a lightning rod for the issues that divided Americans during the Vietnam War. In the decades following his boxing career, Ali was regarded as one of the most recognized people on the planet. He lent his name, influence, and generosity to a host of humanitarian causes. Having earned the affection of billions of people worldwide, the people's champ will forever be The Greatest.

Author: Susan Brophy Down
ISBN-10: 0778710432
ISBN-13: 9780778710431
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2013
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.4
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157859 / Muhammad Ali: The Greatest


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2013 pg. 127