Who Is Shaun White?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Who Is Shaun White?

By Shawn Pryor, Who HQ, Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover the thrilling journey of a snowboarding legend from childhood to Olympic glory.

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Follow Shaun White, the snowboarding prodigy known as 'The Flying Tomato,' from his early sponsorship at age seven to Olympic triumphs. Explore his relentless pursuit of excellence, his dazzling performances at the Winter X Games, and his journey to creating his own brand. What drives this iconic athlete, and how did he become a legend in the snowboarding world? Dive into the life of a sports icon who has captivated audiences with his daring feats and vibrant personality.

From the publisher

Read about American snowboarder Shaun White and his epic career in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series. Shaun White, known as “The Flying Tomato” because of his bright red hair, received his first snowboarding sponsorship by age seven. This was just the first of a lifetime of athletic achievements. He has won a medal every year since 2002 at the Winter X games and won gold at the 2006, 2010, and 2018 Olympics. White has been dazzling audiences for years. Learn all about this snowboarding legend’s life from his childhood skateboarding days to his illustrious Olympic career, and the creation of his own brand of snowboarding gear.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1050L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about the OlympicsBooks about sports and recreationBooks about winter sportsBooks about athletes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.2
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
October 8, 2024
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593750803

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