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Title Statement | Kid Olympians, summer: true tales of childhood from champions and game changers / stories by Robin Stevenson ; illustrations by Allison Steinfeld. |
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Series | Kid legends |
Author | Stevenson, Robin, 1968- |
Additional Contributors | Steinfeld, Allison |
Publication | Philadelphia, PA: Quirk Books,[2024]©2024 |
Extent of Item | 239 pages |
ISBN | 9781683693710 (hardcover) |
Other Number | pr07281567 |
Audience & Ratings | 009-012. |
Contents | Introduction --Part 1. Racing ahead --Jesse Owens : fighting the wind --Wilma Rudolph : the feeling of freedom --Usain Bolt : the fastest kid in Jamaica --Tatyana McFadden : the world's fastest woman --Part 2. Making history --Dick Fosbury : daring to be different --Nadia Comăneci : dreaming of somersaults --Serena Williams : unstoppable --Ibtihaj Muhammad : stronger than you think --Part 3. Swimming into summer --Gertrude Ederle : queen of the waves --Michael Phelps : the boy who couldn't sit still --Ellie Simmonds : wanting to win --Yusra Mardini : a team that defies borders --Part 4. Speaking out --Tommie Smith : something to say --Megan Rapinoe : everybody's responsibility --Simone Biles : and still I rise --Naomi Osaka : a call to action. |
Bibliography | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary | Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Summer Olympics. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-colour illustrations, 'Kid Olympians: Summer' highlights international athletes at the top of their field who have competed in the iconic Summer Olympic games. |
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By Topic | Child athletes--Biography--Juvenile literature |
Olympic athletes--Biography--Juvenile literature | |
By Genre | Biographies |