Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Amazing Olympic Athlete Wilma RudolphSeries: Amazing AmericansBy Mary Dodson Wade DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Another title in the AMAZING AMERICANS series, AMAZING OLYMPIC ATHLETE WILMA RUDOLPH explores the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same Olympics. After attending the 1956 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal, and the 1960 Olympics, where she won three gold medals, Rudolph became a teacher and mentor to other runners. This easy-to-read biography allows new readers to learn about an amazing person!Publication Date: 07/01/2009Copyright: 2010Pages: 24Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: K–3Age Level: 5–8LC Number: 2008024890Lexile: 600ATOS Reading Level: 3.0ATOS Points: 0.5Quiz #: 131811AR Interest Level: LGDewey: 796.42092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3282-8$23.60$17.70eBook978-0-7660-5649-7$23.60$17.70 ". . . the book features a design that is clear and inviting . . ."Booklist, September 1, 2009". . . useful in introducing the idea of biography to young independent readers."Catholic Library World, June 2010"Interesting, well-written . . . A nice addition to update elementary level libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2009See all reviews Loading… Other books in Amazing Americans 1 Loading… Other books from the authors 12 Loading… Reviews"The language is simple, both in sentence structure and vocabulary . . . these are fair nonfiction choices to have in a primary-grade reading corner or to use with slightly older ESL students."School Library Journal, February 2010"Interesting, well-written . . . A nice addition to update elementary level libraries."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2009". . . useful in introducing the idea of biography to young independent readers."Catholic Library World, June 2010". . . the book features a design that is clear and inviting . . ."Booklist, September 1, 2009"The easy to read text format and the photographs of Wilma’s life make the story come alive for young readers."Eastern Washington Book Review Council"In this beginner reader series, famous Americans, most of whom might not be familiar to this young audience, are the focus of these biographical titles. Lots of interesting details support the need for these easy reading four-chapter books that cover the subject's childhood and span their adult life . . . Since all of the books are set up in the same manner, they make for a fascinating and appealing series for young readers."Library Media Connection, January/February 2010"This biography, with its basic reading level and personal photographs, is written for the young readers in elementary schools . . . As part of the 'Amazing Americans' series, it guarantees that young readers will learn about the rich heritage of Americans who left their mark in a variety of places and careers."Children's Literature eBook: 978-0-7660-5649-7 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3282-8 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble