Jim Thorpe World's Greatest Athlete |
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Author:
| Walters, Jennifer Marino |
Illustrator:
| Brooks, Scott R. |
Series title: | Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books (tm)) Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-64371-252-9 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2024 |
Publisher: | Red Chair Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $29.32 |
Book Description:
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Jim Thorpe, an Oklahoma-born Native American, played pro baseball in New York, Cincinnati, and Boston, but he was an even better football player.
In the 1912 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon events, showcasing his exceptional athletic talents.
Jim Thorpe, an Oklahoma-born Native American, played pro baseball in New York, Cincinnati, and Boston, but he was an even better football player.
In the 1912 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon events, showcasing his exceptional athletic talents.