Wilma Rudolph: Volume 27
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Amelia Flower
Subjects
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling 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 bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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!
Reviews
Lovely book. A book about determination, having courage and staying resilient the whole way. Glad Wilma got to do what she wanted in sport and found it amazing of what she achieved. I would recommend this book to people who like sports , factual books and people who want to be inspired.
Detective Kipper Mystery 24.07.2024
Star Reviewer
I liked this book since it was very informative and I loved the moral of the story to never give up.
Anonymous 21.01.2024
I liked thatch was so fast that if you blinked you couldn't see and you would miss her. She won every race. She is even faster than a gazelle. I liked that this was a real life story.
Empress Flopsy Foxtail 21.08.2023
FUN
Judge Aphrodite Borneo 14.08.2023
Found it sad how she had to have a leg brace for years but at the same time happy for her because she was able to walk as well as run at the age of nine
Viscountess Orchid Teabag 29.07.2023
Star Reviewer
She has a true story and I love it. She fought against the odds and became the fastest woman in the world.
Nurse Tuesday Satellite 30.08.2022
I loved her background
Queen Blossom Wheeliebin 13.08.2022
I really enjoyed this book because I like how her family helped her and learning about what she went on to achieve even after such a bad injury. I would recommend this book to my friends.
Dame Heroica Snivel 04.08.2022
I liked it when she was told that she could never walk again but her mum told her that she would be able to and she went on to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics in Rome! I thought it was really really really good! It tells us that sprinting isn’t just for boys but girls can do it too. Wilma Rudolph showed one of our core values of perseverance. I would recommend it to someone else. I read the book because my class in September is called Wilma Rudolph and you wanted to learn about her.
Commander Pablo Tyrannosaurus 03.08.2022
Awesome!
King Ice-T Bonsai 02.08.2022
Wilma was an inspiration because even though she was told that she wouldn't be able to walk without a leg brace she proved that as she got older she could be the fastest runner. Wilma was overjoyed when she knew that she didn't have to have a leg brace anymore, she carried on her hope of wanting to become an athlete. It shows that you can become whatever you want to be if you put all of your strength and mind to it.
Officer Esmerelda Tyrannosaurus 28.07.2022
This novel inspires me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it, just like Wilma Rudolph even though had most of the diseases in the world, she never gave up and over time was one of the fastest women. If you are ever down or doubting yourself that you can't do something always remember Wilma.
Judge Panther Astronomical 29.05.2022
This book is about a true character who was the fastest runner in the whole wild world. Wilma won lots of gold medals.
Principal Rapunzel Eggybread 18.02.2022
I liked that she kept trying
Principal Iguana Biscuits 07.08.2021
I enjoyed this book because it has a message and that message is 'Everyone is equal' .
Lady Panther Moonbeam 27.06.2020
