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1) Muhammad Ali
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The story of boxing icon Muhammad Ali! An original graphic novel celebrating the life of the glorious athlete who metamorphosed from Cassius Clay to become a three-time heavyweight boxing legend, activist, and provocateur: Muhammad Ali. Not only a titan in the world of sports but in the world itself, he dared to be different and to challenge and defy through his refusal to be drafted to fight in Vietnam, his rejection of his "slave" name, and ultimately...
2) Muhammad Ali
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Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Muhammad Ali explores the way the G.O.A.T. boxer served to bring Americans together. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index. Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times...
3) Muhammad Ali
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PBS
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Examines the life of Muhammad Ali in and out of the boxing ring, covering his ties with the Nation of Islam, his political postions, including his refusal to be drafted during the Vietnam War, his role as a symbol of Black masculinity, and life after boxing.
4) Muhammad Ali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Muhammad Ali. Readers learn about Ali's early life, his gold medal win at the 1960 Olympic Games, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War on religious grounds and ban from boxing, his return and five-year defense of the world heavyweight title" --
5) Muhammad Ali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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A stolen bicycle led twelve-year-old Cassius Clay to his first boxing teacher. He spent endless hours training, determined that he would one day become the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964 he beat Sonny Liston to make his prediction come true. When Ali refused to fight in the Vietnam War, his title was stripped from him, and he was banned from boxing. But just a few years later, he made an incredible comeback. Find out how Ali became one...
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A360 Media, LLC
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English
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Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer of all time. He was the greatest athlete-advocate of all time, too—a relentlessly outspoken figure in the battle for peace and racial justice. He was, simply stated, the most significant sports figure of the 20th century. And he never backed down from a fight. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of his first heavyweight title—a shocking upset of the great Sonny Liston on Feb. 25, 1964—we remember the bouts,
...7) Muhammad Ali
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Few global personalities have commanded an all-encompassing sporting and cultural audience like Muhammad Ali. Many have tried to interpret his impact and legacy into words. Now, Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest allows us to more fully appreciate the truth-and understand both the man and the ways in which he helped recalibrate how the world perceives its transcendent figures. In this celebratory volume, New York Times bestselling author Thomas...
8) Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) brought unprecedented speed and grace to the sport of boxing. The phrase "floats like a butterfly and stings...
9) Muhammad Ali
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A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the famous professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali remains one of the most inspiring and celebrated sports figures today. A gold-medal Olympian and multi-title winning boxer, Ali was an important civil rights activist. From his childhood growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, to his amateur boxing training beginning at the age of 12, to his achievements within the professional...
10) Muhammad Ali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A champion boxer who challenged society's beliefs, Muhammad Ali is a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
11) Muhammad Ali
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This book dives deep into the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.
12) Muhammad Ali
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Muhammad Ali may have been the greatest athlete of the 20th century. He won two Golden Gloves titles and recorded many victories during his incredible boxing career. In 1960 he won the gold medal for boxing at the Olympics in Rome, Italy. Later, he became and activist and philanthropist, leaving a legacy out of the boxing ring as well as in it. Readers explore the rich life of a great champion who also became a living symbol of hope and peace in this...
13) Muhammad Ali
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time.
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking...
14) Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali is one of America's most well-known athletes. From the time he was a young boy, Ali has been devoted to fighting racism in and out of the boxing ring. Later in his life, Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but despite his illness he has not ceased to stand up for what he believes. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans...
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Boxing's legendary story-teller Bert Sugar narrates the entire story of "The Greatest." Witness Ali's colorful rhetoric and highlights of his biggest fights including "the Fight of the Century" with Joe Frazier; "the Rumble in the Jungle" where Ali beat George Foreman to regain the title, and "the Thrilla in Manila," the Ali/Frazier rematch and more of his epic battles and "pearls of wisdom."
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The Al-Fard, or the The Dawn, has captured the early rays of Our history. This history is essential if we are to be brought face to face with the One true and living God of the universe. The purpose of this writing is to bring the reader step by step, one degree at a time to the reality of God in person. The teachings of Our Father elevates the believer to the level of Godhood by teaching you to look for the God within, as well as the God without....
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Muhammad Ali faces Joe Frazier in the "Fight of the Century." Though he loses, Ali becomes a hero. The Supreme Court overturns Ali's conviction, validating his refusal to serve in the war in Vietnam and in 1974, Ali outduels Frazier, his greatest rival, in their highly anticipated rematch. But to complete his comeback, he must face the fearsome George Foreman.
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Cassius Clay rises from amateur boxer to 1960 Olympic gold medal winner. He turns professional and moves to Miami, sharpening his boxing skills and honing his genius for self-promotion. Meanwhile, he quietly joins the Nation of Islam and becomes a confidant of Malcolm X. In 1964, he shocks the world by upsetting the heavily favored Sonny Liston to win the heavyweight championship.