In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the
segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her
doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with
treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school,
Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname
"Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she
went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but
also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio
to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women
in sports around the world. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile
of the athlete's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role
models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change
the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
