Muhammad Ali

Follow Muhammad Ali from his childhood through the early steps that carried him toward boxing greatness. The book shows how he rose to the top of the sport and won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics.

The story then turns to the period when Ali refused to serve in the Vietnam War, citing his religious beliefs. That refusal led to a ban that kept him out of the ring for a time. Readers see how he returned to boxing and went on to hold the world heavyweight title for five years.

The book includes a timeline, a glossary, fun facts, a list of online resources, and an index. It is aligned with Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.