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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball
By Mark Weakland, Daniel Duncan (Illustrator)
Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series
A young girl overcomes polio to chase her dreams on the basketball court.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
32 pages· 1,236 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
$28.65Save 7%
Bookroo's summary
Meet young Wilma Rudolph, a spirited child who defies the odds. Stricken by polio, she refuses to let it define her. With determination and a love for basketball, Wilma embarks on a journey that will inspire generations. Can she transform her challenges into triumphs and become a symbol of perseverance? Discover the playful yet powerful story of a girl who dared to dream big and achieved greatness.
From the publisher
Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,236
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 690L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 185275
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2016
- Publisher
- Picture Window Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781479596843
- LCCN
- 2015050710
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