Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Jim Thorpe"There's No Such Thing as 'Can't'"Series: Americans—The Spirit of a NationBy Michael A. Schuman DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews American Indian Jim Thorpe made great feats a routine during his athletic career, winning gold medals in the Olympics and playing professional baseball and football. Although he faced bitter racism during his life, Thorpe continued to excel. When he received his gold medal for the decathlon in the 1912 Olympics, the King of Sweden proclaimed him the "greatest athlete in the world." Author Michael A. Schuman relates this American's exciting story, including the revocation and ultimate return of his gold medals, using interviews with Jim Thorpe's son and daughter as part of his research.Publication Date: 01/01/2009Copyright: 2009Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white illustrationsGrade Level: 5–upAge Level: 10–upLC Number: 2008021486Dewey: 796.092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-3021-3$35.27$26.45 "Well researched, informative, easy-to-read biography . . . Great choice for sports biography readers."Book Buzz, January 2012". . . informative text . . . a balanced presentation . . ."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2009"These new titles in this series continue an established tradition of excellence. The books are well-researched, informative, and enjoyable to read . . . Chapter notes are also included, which provide an excellent tool for teaching source citation. This series will not only prove to be a valuable tool for research, but also a wonderful choice for biography enthusiasts."Library Media Connection, posted October 2009See all reviews Loading… Other books in Americans—The Spirit of a Nation 123 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Reviews"Well researched, informative, easy-to-read biography . . . Great choice for sports biography readers."Book Buzz, January 2012"The author . . . has truly written an exciting story about Jim Thorpe. All in all it is a very attractive book."Children's Literature"These new titles in this series continue an established tradition of excellence. The books are well-researched, informative, and enjoyable to read . . . Chapter notes are also included, which provide an excellent tool for teaching source citation. This series will not only prove to be a valuable tool for research, but also a wonderful choice for biography enthusiasts."Library Media Connection, posted October 2009". . . informative text . . . a balanced presentation . . ."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2009 Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-3021-3 List Price: $35.27 Discount Price: $26.45 + 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