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The story of Muhammad Ali, written by Leslie Garrett

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Summary
A brief biography of the legendary boxer who was the first to win the world heavyweight championship three times. Written by leading children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field, DK Readers are one of the most delightful ways to capture children's interest and help children learn. Follow the dramatic story of Muhammad Ali -- both in and out of the ring. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
1st American ed.
Extent
48 pages
Note
  • "A Dorling Kindersley book."
  • Includes index
Contents
  • The road to greatness
  • Humble beginnings
  • Golden boy
  • Poetry in motion
  • What's in a name?
  • A different fight
  • Free to box
  • The "rumble"
  • The fight of his life
  • The flame burns on
  • Multimedia Ali
Isbn
9780613456258
Instance
Label
The story of Muhammad Ali
Title
The story of Muhammad Ali
Statement of responsibility
written by Leslie Garrett
Creator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
A brief biography of the legendary boxer who was the first to win the world heavyweight championship three times. Written by leading children's authors and compiled by leading experts in the field, DK Readers are one of the most delightful ways to capture children's interest and help children learn. Follow the dramatic story of Muhammad Ali -- both in and out of the ring. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4
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Biography type
individual biography
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
187615
Cataloging source
DLC
http://library.link/vocab/creatorDate
1964-
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Garrett, Leslie
Dewey number
796.83/092
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
GV1132.A44
LC item number
G37 2002
Literary form
non fiction
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/minGradeLevel
  • 3
  • 4
http://library.link/vocab/resourcePreferred
True
Series statement
Dorling Kindersley readers. 4, Proficient readers
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Ali, Muhammad
  • Boxers (Sports)
  • Ali, Muhammad
  • Boxers (Sports)
  • African Americans
  • Ali, Muhammad, 1942
  • Ali, Muhammad
  • Boxers (Sports)
  • United States
Target audience
primary
Label
The story of Muhammad Ali, written by Leslie Garrett
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • "A Dorling Kindersley book."
  • Includes index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The road to greatness -- Humble beginnings -- Golden boy -- Poetry in motion -- What's in a name? -- A different fight -- Free to box -- The "rumble" -- The fight of his life -- The flame burns on -- Multimedia Ali
Dimensions
23 cm.
Edition
1st American ed.
Extent
48 pages
Isbn
9780613456258
Lccn
2001037082
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)47074804
Label
The story of Muhammad Ali, written by Leslie Garrett
Publication
Note
  • "A Dorling Kindersley book."
  • Includes index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
The road to greatness -- Humble beginnings -- Golden boy -- Poetry in motion -- What's in a name? -- A different fight -- Free to box -- The "rumble" -- The fight of his life -- The flame burns on -- Multimedia Ali
Dimensions
23 cm.
Edition
1st American ed.
Extent
48 pages
Isbn
9780613456258
Lccn
2001037082
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)47074804

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