Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781683693710)

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.

Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics--
and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as:

• Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
• Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!
• Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school's track team

Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you'll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before!

The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.

Author: Robin Stevenson
ISBN-10: 168369371X
ISBN-13: 9781683693710
Publisher: Quirk Books
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2024
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.70w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2023