Heart of a Champion: The Dominique Dawes Story

by Kim Washburn and Ana Huang

Book Overview

Dominique Dawes made history as the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal, and her trailblazing story is presented in Heart of a Champion, a biography perfect for readers eight and up, and anyone interested in learning about one of the greatest gymnasts in American history.

Long before Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles entered a gym, Dominique Dawes was a young African American girl focused on her dream--and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310722683
• ISBN13: 9780310722687
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7