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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2008-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781600608919
Lexile
AD970
Themes
black history
sports
determination
biography

The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby

Written by Crystal Hubbard and Illustrated by Robert McGuire
This book tells the true story of Jimmy Winkfield, the last black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. Born into an African American sharecopping family in the 1880's, Jimmy loved horses. The power and strength of horses encouraged Jimmy to think big and go for his dreams.

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The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby Teacher's Guide

This printable and downloadable educator guide for The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby...
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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
narrative nonfiction
Copyright Year
2008-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Lee & Low
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9781600608919
Lexile
AD970
Themes
black history
sports
determination
biography
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