Muhammad Ali
By: by Thomas S. Owens
Series: Legendary athletes; Legendary athletes
Publisher: ABDO Pub. Co.; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Edina, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781617147524
Subjects: Juvenile literature; African Americans; Boxers (Sports); Biography; Role models
Description: A biography of the legendary boxer, who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
Notes: "Boxing champ & role model"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104, 106-109) and index.
Table of contents: title: Caterpillar Cassius, butterfly Ali; title: "The Greatest" growing up; title: Turning pro; title: Fighting for a cause; title: US Army and Ali; title: Fight of the century; title: Rumble in the jungle; title: Thrilla in Manila; title: Different kind of fight; title: Life after boxing.