Who was Muhammad Ali? /
Making Meaning : Grade 5 Unit 8 Alternate title
by James Buckley Jr. ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.
- 105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Who was...? .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-105).
Who was Muhammad Ali? -- Life in Louisville -- Olympic champ -- King of the world! -- Cassius becomes Muhammad -- Taking a stand -- Two huge fights -- Thrilla in manila -- After boxing.
Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.