Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion

Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion book cover
CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR Introduction 4 Starting on the Slopes 6 Skiing Up a Storm 14 Simply the Best 23 More than Just an Athlete 32 Timeline 39 Other Living Legends of Skiing 41 Glossary 43 For More Information 45 Index 47 CONTENTS
Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion

Lindsey Vonn: Olympic Ski Champion

The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through every obstacle in life to reach those goals. This entertaining book examines the life and skiing talents of an amazing athlete.

About This Book

By: Marty Gitlin
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Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
9-12Age Range
6.1 AR
46Pages
Snow SportsSubject
980LLexile
45-60 minsReading Time
WGuided Reading
WFountas & Pinnell
70DRA