A Picture Book of Jesse Owens
by David A. Adler and Robert Casilla • Part of the David A. Adler Picture Book Biographies Series
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1992
Word Count 1,155
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1030L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 57566, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Track and field athletes--United States--Biography--Pictorial works--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women
- Owens, Jesse
- Track and field athletes
- African American track and field athletes--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
- African Americans
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- African Americans--Biography
- Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980--Pictorial works--Juvenile literature
- Lists With This Book
- Olympics and Fun Summer Sports
Our Original Resources 9
Audio Name Pronunciation with David A. Adler
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Robert Casilla
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with David A. Adler
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Robert Casilla
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Author Interviews 5
On illustration with David A. Adler
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Interview with David A. Adler
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On grocery store math with David A. Adler
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On being a stay at home dad with David A. Adler
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On writing biographies with David A. Adler
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Series Lesson Plan from Holiday House
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 1
CCBC Choices
Selection, 1992
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