{"product_id":"i-am-jesse-owens","title":"I Am Jesse Owens","description":"\u003cb\u003eJust in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in each book are:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero’s history  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003eJesse Owens’s drive and perseverance are highlighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57299902005630,"sku":"NW9780593533369","price":12.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780593533369.jpg?v=1778535520","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/i-am-jesse-owens","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}