{"id":18416,"date":"2016-06-04T16:59:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-04T20:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/?p=18416"},"modified":"2024-10-19T19:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T23:13:26","slug":"muhammad-ali-books-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/muhammad-ali-books-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Muhammad Ali Books for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More books have been written about <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Muhammad_Ali\">Muhammad Ali<\/a> than any other boxer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The king of the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The champ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greatest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The People&#8217;s Champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Louisville Lip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With his recent passing, many families around the world are celebrating his legacy.&nbsp; Reading books with your child is a great way to learn more.&nbsp; Consider checking out or adding one of the Muhammad Ali Books for Kids to your bookshelf. Amazon affiliate links to books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali Books for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-18417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids.jpg 653w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids-600x828.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know? Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship when he was 22 years old. After joining the Nation of Islam that same year, he changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He was well known for being inspiring and controversial in and off the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few of the books that celebrate his life and accomplishments in the ring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Muhammad Ali Books for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Muhammad-Ali-Walter-Dean-Myers\/dp\/0060291311\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465072226&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Ali+by+Walter+Dean+Myers&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20&amp;linkId=8ca047cb4a43c1ef3b85932b1744f175http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Muhammad-Ali-Walter-Dean-Myers\/dp\/0060291311\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465072226&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Ali+by+Walter+Dean+Myers&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=8ca047cb4a43c1ef3b85932b1744f175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Muhammad Ali: The People&#8217;s Champion<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This picture book is simple for young children to follow.&nbsp; It tells the story of Muhammad Ali\u2019s life and recounts some of the most famous fights in picture book format. Read the 5 star reviews <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Muhammad-Ali-Walter-Dean-Myers\/dp\/0060291311\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465072226&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Ali+by+Walter+Dean+Myers&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20&amp;linkId=8ca047cb4a43c1ef3b85932b1744f175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age Range: 4 &#8211; 8 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade Level: Kindergarten &#8211; 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lexile Measure: 770L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shook-Up-World-Incredible-Muhammad\/dp\/1582700907\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51JlzoX3guL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR140%2C160_&amp;refRID=0YHTYHFYMRSTZ6G32ZRR&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20&amp;linkId=a15cd14b69eb5b0b6dc0ff381fbce0d7\">I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is a tribute written by his oldest daughter, Maryam with an introduction by Muhammad Ali.&nbsp; Geared for younger readers, it covers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201chow he started boxing,<\/li><li>earned an Olympic Gold Medal,<\/li><li>won the heavyweight championship,<\/li><li>worked for civil rights,<\/li><li>and made a principled stand against the Vietnam War.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Age Range: 6 &#8211; 10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade Level: 1 \u2013 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DK Readers: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DK-Readers-Story-Muhammad-Proficient\/dp\/0789485176\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465068553&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=muhammad+ali+books+for+kids&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=9b3769b971f0ad7090eb291a1b1e7a24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Story of Muhammad Ali<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the dramatic story of Muhammad Ali &#8212; both in and out of the ring.\u201d This book is packed with facts ideal for a proficient reader, or an adult read aloud. 48 pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlthough his athletic career ended more than 20 years ago, Muhammad Ali, three-time World Heavyweight Boxing champion, continues to be known and revered by young and old alike. From his modest beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky, to his selection as Athlete of the Century, Muhammad Ali is remembered for his incredible skill as a boxer, as well as his stance against the draft, his efforts for civil rights and justice, and his work against world poverty. Easily understood text and lots of colorful photos capture the talented young boxer, his commitment to Islam, and his battle with Parkinson&#8217;s disease. A glossary is appended. A well-handled, accessible biography, in the Dorling Kindersley Readers series, for young readers.\u201d <em>Karen Hutt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age Range: 8 &#8211; 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade Level: 3 \u2013 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lexile Measure: 980L<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about the book <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DK-Readers-Story-Muhammad-Proficient\/dp\/0789485176\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1465068553&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=muhammad+ali+books+for+kids&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20&amp;linkId=9b3769b971f0ad7090eb291a1b1e7a24\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Who-Muhammad-Ali-Was\/dp\/0448479559\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0YHTYHFYMRSTZ6G32ZRR&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=b0ab0086c14279f6858c455722539216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Who Is Muhammad Al<\/a>i?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover \u201cThe Greatest\u201d in this 112 page chapter book in the Who is (Who was) series. Read more about the book <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Who-Muhammad-Ali-Was\/dp\/0448479559\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0YHTYHFYMRSTZ6G32ZRR&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=b0ab0086c14279f6858c455722539216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age Range: 8 &#8211; 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grade Level: 3 \u2013 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Twelve-Rounds-Glory-12-Muhammad\/dp\/0763650021\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51hdonTGisL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=0YHTYHFYMRSTZ6G32ZRR&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=0615ebb531ae932aea470b161302222e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Twelve Rounds to Glory (12 Rounds to Glory): The Story of Muhammad Ali<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis book is a beautiful poetic expression of the life of Muhammad Ali, his life as a legend, an eloquent speaker and his heart\u201d &#8211; Autumn Blues Reviews &nbsp;&nbsp;Read more book reviews <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Twelve-Rounds-Glory-12-Muhammad\/dp\/0763650021\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51hdonTGisL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=0YHTYHFYMRSTZ6G32ZRR&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=0615ebb531ae932aea470b161302222e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Coretta Scott King Honor Book<br>A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Trade Book for Young People<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Range:<\/strong> 10 and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade Level:<\/strong> 5 and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammad Ali Books for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-18418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Muhammad-Ali-Books-for-Kids--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 340px; left: 494px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More books have been written about Muhammad Ali than any other boxer. 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