by Elliott Smith (Author)
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.
Number of Pages: 32
Publication Date: August 01, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Untold Story of Jack Johnson: Heavyweight Boxing Legend
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5