Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
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Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers

Written by Robin Stevenson & illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
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8 - 12
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240
Page count
1050L
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Jan 30, 2024
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Triumphant, 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 and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians. Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics–and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school’s track teamFeaturing kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you’ll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe. Looking for even more totally true and inspiring childhood stories? Check out Kid Athletes!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781683693710
    Publication Date
    January 30, 2024
    Publisher
    Quirk Books
    Page Count
    240
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023022089
    Lexile® Level
    1050L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7.2

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