Thorpe’s many family tragedies—including the childhood death of his twin brother
Why he was temporarily stripped of his gold medals (which were restored posthumously)
How he helped establish the sport of major league football
His selection as Greatest Athlete of the 20th century in an Internet poll conducted by ABC’s Wide World of Sports
Kids will enjoy meeting this amazing sports star whose Indian name aptly meant “Bright Path.”
Thorpe’s many family tragedies—including the childhood death of his twin brother
Why he was temporarily stripped of his gold medals (which were restored posthumously)
How he helped establish the sport of major league football
His selection as Greatest Athlete of the 20th century in an Internet poll conducted by ABC’s Wide World of Sports
Kids will enjoy meeting this amazing sports star whose Indian name aptly meant “Bright Path.”
Jim Thorpe: An Athlete for the Ages (Sterling Biographies Series)
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ISBN-13: | 9781402763656 |
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Publisher: | Sterling |
Publication date: | 04/06/2010 |
Series: | Sterling Biographies Series |
Pages: | 128 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.50(d) |
Lexile: | 1000L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 10 - 12 Years |