Great African Americans in the Olympics (Outstanding African Americans) [Paperback]

Shaun Hunter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1997 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Outstanding African Americans

Gail Devers, George Foreman, Rafer Johnson, Florence Griffith Joyner, Edwin Moses, Michael Johnson, Debbie Thomas, and many other famous Olympians are featured here for young readers to learn about. Full-color photos.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The "Great African Americans In. . . " series presents a wealth of highly recommendable role models for young readers -- Children's Bookwatch, Sept. , 1996

The attention to plenty of photos and simple embellishments will interest youngsters in black achievement -- Children's Bookwatch, Sept. 1996 --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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Taken from "Debi Thomas" Two years before going to university, Debi began skating again in competitions. She became well known for her spectacular jumps and her bold skating routines. In two years, from 1983 to 1985, she moved from thirteenth to second place in the U. S. figure skating finals. She also ranked fifth in the world. In 1986, her first year at college, she won the U. S. national championship. That same year, she won the world championship, the first African-American woman to do so. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865058237
• ISBN-13: 978-0865058231
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,119,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Sports > Olympics

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