Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 7.3
Lexile Measure®: 980L
DRA: Not Available
Guided Reading: Not Available
Genre
- Biography
- Poetry and Rhymes
Theme/Subject
- Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
- African American
- Tolerance and Acceptance
- Prejudice and Tolerance Experiences
- Sports Heroes
Reading Quiz Programs
About This Book
Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, Jack Johnson was one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the ranks, taking a swing and a jab and eventually busting the color barrier. Because Johnson was the first black man to win the heavyweight championship, there was more than a title on the line.Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson was published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this history-making bout, which took place on July 4, 1910.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Shane Evans is the illustrator of many terrific picture books, including When Gorilla Goes Walking, Nobody's Gonna Turn Me Around, and The Shark series.
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