Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Runner
Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Runner
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Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Runner

Illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans Book Series
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8 - 11
Reading age
192
Page count
134
Words per page
~781L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2004
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An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.

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Americathe Olympicssports and recreation20th centurygirls and womentrack and fieldathletesrunning

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689858734
    Publication Date
    January 1, 2004
    Publisher
    Aladdin Paperbacks
    Page Count
    192
    Words Per Page
    134
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2003107444
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    54021283
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~781L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    75837
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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