Who Was Jim Thorpe?

by James Buckley, Who HQ, Who Hq

Book Overview

Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399542639
• ISBN13: 9780399542633
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7