The Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781669070146)

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.

Author: Elliott Smith
ISBN-10: 166907014X
ISBN-13: 9781669070146
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2024
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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