Wilma Unlimited

Wilma Unlimited

Author: Kathleen Krull

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780152012670

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A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Unlimited written by Kathleen Krull and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1996 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Victoria Sherrow

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0822589281

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A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Victoria Sherrow and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Published: 2020-06-02

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 0711246270

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This board book version of Wilma Rudolph—from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating dancer and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This board book version of Wilma Rudolph—from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series—introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of this remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating dancer and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Jo Harper

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1439113335

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An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Jo Harper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Maureen M. Smith

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780313333071

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A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Maureen M. Smith and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


Wilma Rudolph, 2nd Edition

Wilma Rudolph, 2nd Edition

Author: Tom Streissguth

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 2012-08-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1467704121

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Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled her leg. But Wilma proved the doctors wrong. Not only did she walk, she also ran—fast! By the time she was sixteen, she had an Olympic bronze medal. She went on to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games. Find out how this dedicated athlete beat the odds to become a champion.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph, 2nd Edition written by Tom Streissguth and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled her leg. But Wilma proved the doctors wrong. Not only did she walk, she also ran—fast! By the time she was sixteen, she had an Olympic bronze medal. She went on to win three gold medals at the 1960 Olympic Games. Find out how this dedicated athlete beat the odds to become a champion.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Corinne J. Naden

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2003-09

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780739870334

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Profiles Wilma Rudolph, a sickly child born to a poor family in rural Tennessee who went on to become a world famous, record-breaking, Olympic track star.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Corinne J. Naden and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles Wilma Rudolph, a sickly child born to a poor family in rural Tennessee who went on to become a world famous, record-breaking, Olympic track star.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Amy Ruth

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 1999-09-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780822549765

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A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Amy Ruth and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Alice K. Flanagan

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1438112157

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Wilma Rudolph, Athlete and Educator examines the life and career of the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Alice K. Flanagan and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wilma Rudolph, Athlete and Educator examines the life and career of the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics.


Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph

Author: Tom Biracree

Publisher: Holloway House Publishing

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780870675652

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A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.


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Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Tom Biracree and published by Holloway House Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.