Wilma Rudolph (Little People, Big Dreams, 27)

Wilma Rudolph (Little People, Big Dreams, 27)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the?ife 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 featuresstylish and quirky illustrations andextra facts at the back, including abiographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is abest-selling series of books and educational games thatexplore 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 offersinspiring 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!About the AuthorMaria?sabel S?chez Vegara,?orn in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children?s books?nd the author of the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series of picture books that explore the lives of outstanding people.?orking for more than fifteen?ears for?lients in top advertising agencies, her books combine?reativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship?etween children and pop culture.?