Wilma Rudolph: Fastest Woman on Earth

by Jeri Cipriano, Scott R. Brooks (Illustrator)

Overview

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 went on to one day win Olympic gold medals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634409759
Publisher:	Red Chair Press
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books T)
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jeri Cipriano is the author of more than 100 books for children. She has also served as an editorial director of classroom magazines at Scholastic.

Scott R. Brooks is a full-time illustrator for books, video games, and television commercials. Scott shares his Atlanta, GA studio with his illustrator wife, Karen. They live at home with two clever children and a somewhat less clever dog and cat.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Wilma: The Early Years 6

Getting Help 8

Pushing Herself 10

Basketball 12

Becoming a Runner 14

From College to the Olympics 16

Becoming Famous 18

Big Dates in Rudolph's Life 21

Words to Know 22

Learn More at the Library 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

K-Gr 2—Readers are given basic introductions to four familiar women who were involved in civil and equal rights movements. Each title provides brief biographical information and then takes a deeper look at the individual's work and the impact it had on society. Organized chronologically, the simple narrative structure uses short sentences and limited vocabulary, making these titles accessible to very young readers. The digitally drawn artwork appears on every page and adds some visual interest to the story. VERDICT Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries.

School Library Journal

"Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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