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A biography of the noted sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics.
Author : April Koral
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 38,25 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
A biography of the noted sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics.
Author : Rita Williams-Garcia
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 15,1 MB
Release : 2021-06-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 059311597X
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Griffith Joyner--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!
Author : Nathan Aaseng
Publisher : First Avenue Editions
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,33 MB
Release : 1991-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822595878
A biography emphasizing the running career of the Olympic gold medalist who set new records in the 1988 Games in Seoul.
Author : Florence Griffith Joyner
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 22,57 MB
Release : 1999-02-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The five-time Olympic medalist shares tips for running.
Author : Mark Stewart
Publisher : Children's Press(CT)
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,64 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780516202273
A biography of the United States Olympic track and field star known as Flojo.
Author : Alan Venable
Publisher : Don Johnston
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 33,83 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Olympics
ISBN : 9781893376441
In 1988 Florence Griffith Joyner set two records in women's sprinting that still stood more than ten years later. Written at ability level grades 1-3, interest grade level 5-12, with a with a Lexile Level of 540, and a Guided Reading Level at L in three formats, Computer Book, Audio Book and Paperback Book.
Author : Jeri Cipriano
Publisher : Red Chair Press
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 23,48 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1634409752
"Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star, winning Olympic gold medals"--
Author : Kekla Magoon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 24,41 MB
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0593115872
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby's bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading! Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, and more! Praise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges: "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews "Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal
Author : Joyce Wan
Publisher : Cartwheel Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,60 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338338683
"Every big dream begins with a dreamer...what dreams will you dream? Encourage little ones to dream big in this celebration of all the ways you can dream, achieve, and succeed! An inspiring homage to fifteen female trailblazers who dared to dream big!"--
Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 109826147X
This title will introduce readers to the life and accomplishments of American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.