{"product_id":"i-am-muhammad-ali-isbn-9780593405857","title":"I am Muhammad Ali","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero’s history\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003ePhotos \u003c\/b\u003ethat bring the story more fully to life\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters\u003cbr\u003e   • A virtue this person embodies:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eMuhammad Ali's confidence shines in this biography. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!Brad Meltzer is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Heroes for My Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lincoln Conspiracy\u003c\/i\u003e, and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e. He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his is History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonster Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Giggles Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons (when the boys are home from college).","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305271939301,"sku":"NP9780593405857","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593405857.jpg?v=1767729588","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/i-am-muhammad-ali-isbn-9780593405857","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}