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More Than a Game

by Matt Doeden
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Discover how sports and culture collide to affect society far beyond the confines of the game. Sports have always had an impact on society far beyond the football field or the basketball court. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores some of the most thought-provoking moments and events in sports history, from the boxing match between Jack Johnson and the "Great White Hope," Jim Jeffries, to the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements. Learn about Jackie Robinson tearing down Major League Baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's stand against the Vietnam War, Colin Kaepernick's sideline protests, and much more, all framed within the historical background readers need. Packed full of incredible photos and stories, this book introduces readers to the most controversial athletes and moments in sports history and details their impact on society and civil rights. Take a journey through sports history to learn how games and athletes have the power to make change and alter the way people treat one another.

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  • Release date

    September 3, 2019

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781541572096

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781541562622
      • File size: 8583 KB
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.9
    • Lexile® Measure: 980
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 5-7

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.9
  • Lexile® Measure:980
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:5-7