Name: Wilma Rudolph (Little People, big Dreams) (in English)
Price: 11.19 USD
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Author: María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
ISBN: 9781786037510

portada Wilma Rudolph (Little People, big Dreams) (in English)

Type

Physical Book

Author

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Illustrated by

Amelia Flower

Publisher

Frances Lincoln Ltd

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.1 x 20.1 x 1.3 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN13

9781786037510

Synopsis "Wilma Rudolph (Little People, big Dreams) (in English)"

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!

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

(Author)

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Nació en Barcelona y estudió Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas en la UAB aunque desde pequeña se sintió atraída por el relato breve y la poesía. Trabajó durante más de quince años para clientes de las principales agencias de publicidad. Actualmente es una escritora y directora creativa en constante búsqueda de nuevos conceptos para libros infantiles. YO el libro de tu vida (2012) supuso su estreno en el panorama editorial pero gracias a la exitosa colección de biografías ilustradas Pequeña&Grande se ha convertido en un fenómeno editorial con traducciones a más de veinte lenguas extranjeras. También es autora de Om (con Albert Arrayás), un álbum ilustrado de yoga para niños, Tribus (con Ana Albero) y El cuadro (con Albert Arrayás). Sus libros combinan creatividad y aprendizaje y aportan una relación novedosa y fresca entre los niños y la cultura pop.

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