Wilma Rudolph: Contra todo lo inconveniente

by Stephanie Macceca

Overview

In this inspiring Spanish-translated biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433325793
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.30(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Macceca, M.A.Ed., earned her B.A. in English and American Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and earned her M.A. in Education from Claremont University. She taught high school English, Spanish, and Media Studies at Claremont High School and currently teaches English at Valhalla High School where she serves as the English Department Chair. Stephanie has also been honored with several scholarly awards, including the Peter Lincoln Spencer Fellowship, the Paul Douglas Fellowship, and the Renaissance Teacher of the Year.

Table of Contents

Little Wilma 4

Polio 6

Sports 12

The Olympics 18

A True Hero 24

Time Line 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

Americans Today 32