Jim Thorpe
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Jim Thorpe

Written by Ellen Labrecque

Part of the Sterling Biographies series

Discover the triumphs and trials of a legendary athlete who redefined sports history.

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124 pages· 23,916 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 1000L
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Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete, conquered baseball, football, and the Olympics, winning gold in both pentathlon and decathlon. Yet, his journey was marred by personal tragedies and the temporary loss of his medals. Explore how he helped shape major league football and was named the Greatest Athlete of the 20th century. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them? Dive into the life of a sports icon whose legacy shines brightly, just like his Indian name, Bright Path.

From the publisher

Simply the best: those words perfectly describe the multitalented Native American athlete Jim Thorpe. Not only did he excel at baseball and football, but he also won gold medals in the pentathlon “and” the decathlonthe only person in Olympic history to do so. This fascinating biography discusses: Thorpe s many family tragediesincluding the childhood death of his twin brotherWhy he was temporarily stripped of his gold medals (which were restored posthumously)How he helped establish the sport of major league footballHis selection as Greatest Athlete of the 20th century in an Internet poll conducted by ABC s “Wide World of Sports “Kids will enjoy meeting this amazing sports star whose Indian name aptly meant Bright Path. “

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
124
Words
23,916
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1000L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.2
F&P level
~X
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
156252
Publication
Published
April 6, 2010
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402771507
LCCN
2009024231

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