The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.ย ย
Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.
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This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
ย ย ย โข A timeline of key events in the heroโs history
ย ย ย โข Photos that bring the story more fully to life
ย ย ย โข Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
ย ย ย โข Childhood moments that influenced the hero
ย ย ย โข Facts that make great conversation-starters
ย ย ย โข A virtue this person embodies: Muhammad Ali's confidence shines in this biography.ย
Youโll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!