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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman Paperback - 2000

by Krull, Kathleen

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Before Wilma was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg and doctors said she'd never walk. But Wilma refused to believe that, and eventually won Olympic titles and became the first American woman to earn three gold medals.

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  • Title Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
  • Author Krull, Kathleen
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition New
  • Pages 44
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, United States
  • Date 2000-02-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 52YZZZ00HLQU_ns
  • ISBN 9780152020989 / 0152020985
  • Weight 0.44 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 10.8 x 0.2 in (21.08 x 27.43 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 850
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
  • Library of Congress subjects Women, African Americans
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 95-32105
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Summary

This is the dramatic and inspiring true story of runner Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio and eventually went on to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. “A triumphant story, triumphantly relayed.”--Publishers Weekly

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No one expected such a tiny girl to have a first birthday.

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Media reviews

"Inspiring.—The New York Times Book Review
"A triumphant story, triumphantly relayed."—Publishers Weekly

Citations

  • Booklist, 03/01/2001, Page 1280
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/21/2000, Page 89