Who Was Jim Thorpe
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Who Was Jim Thorpe
By (Author) James Buckley
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Penguin Putnam Inc
Penguin Workshop
4th July 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Athletics and gymnastics
796.092
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 136mm, Height 194mm, Spine 7mm
102g
Description
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 as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.
Author Bio
James Buckley Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Is Tom Brady and Who Is Pele
