The the story of Muhammad Ali Bolden, Tonya creator Christie, R. Gregory 1971- illustrator text New York Scholastic 2004 First Edition monographic 34 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm Muhammad Ali is one of the world's best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. From his unlikely beginnings as a skinny, young Cassius Clay learning to box at a local gym to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at the famous "Rumble in the Jungle," where even the skies let loose with rain right after his victory, Ali has captivated the world. Tonya Bolden's careful research and elegant telling, paired with R. Gregory Christie's incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages. R 760 Lexile AD R Raz-Plus by Tonya Bolden ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Boxers (Sports) United States Biography Juvenile literature GV1132.A4 B65 2004 796.83 B 9780439930635 DLC 20250805081341.0 1680 eng