Muhammad Ali: King of the Ring (Sterling Biographies)

By Stephen Timblin

Book Overview

He floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, darting and dancing his way to boxing s heavyweight world championship. In the process, the fleet-footed and motormouthed fighter became King of the Ring and more: a cultural icon who dominated headlines, generated controversy, and enthralled even those audiences uninterested in the sport. Learn the fascinating facts about this dazzling champ: -How he began boxing at only age 12and the trainer who first knew he was something special- His involvement in the controversial Nation of Islam- What happened when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War- Round-by-round coverage of his Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila matchups with George Foreman and nemesis Joe Frazier- His present-day battle with Parkinson s Syndrome"

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402771525
• ISBN13: 9781402771521
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Union Square Kids
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher