This Biography Reader is a one-of-a-kind curriculum supplement! This student resource is not your ordinary biography; it's a little book packed with facts, trivia, and activities that promotes reading, writing and discussion! This pack contains 30 copies of this historical figure so every student gets a booklet! Did you know... Jesse Owens broke three world records and tied a fourth in less than one hour? Jesse broke three Olympic records and one world record in the 1936 Olympics? Jesse raced against thoroughbred horses before Negro League baseball games? Jesse was awarded the highest honor a civilian can receive, the Medal of Freedom?
This kind of story shows students the obstacles and hardships that many of our country's heroes had to overcome, their struggles, attempts, failures, perseverance, accomplishments and the ultimate success they achieved, taking their place in America's history. This book emphasizes the roles of family and education, responsible decision-making, taking responsibility for oneself, civic responsibility, work ethic, self-motivation and more!