Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Champion

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A Contents Introduction first Class Champion 4 Chapter 1History in the Making 6 Chapter 2 Gold Medal Glory 14 Chapter 3 Homecoming 18 Chapter 4 Back to Reality 22 Chapter 5 Adventure Awaits 24 Writing Prompts 30 Learning More 31 Glossary 32 Index 32
Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Champion

Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Champion

When doctors told her parents that she may never walk again, no one could have imagined that Wilma Rudolph would grow up to become the world’s fastest woman. This awe-inspiring book shows how, with grace, perseverance, and dedication, young Wilma used her inner strength to overcome physical disabilities caused by polio to win three gold medals for the USA in track and field at the 1960 Olympics. A sports superstar and an icon worldwide, her legacy continues to inspire youth and African-American communities today.

About This Book

By: Adrianna Morganelli
Illustrated by:
Published by: Crabtree Publishing Company
9-12Age Range
7.1 AR
30Pages
PeopleSubject
1070LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
ZGuided Reading
ZFountas & Pinnell
80DRA