her , last year , she mentioned that her son was fighting cancer and that her mother was not feeling well , " Ashford said in 1995. " She talked about her family . But she never mentioned any problems of her own . It wasn't her way .
Editor: Matt Tustison Copy Editor: Paula Lewis Series Design: Christa Schneider Cover Production: Christa Schneider Interior Production: Sarah Carlson and Carol Castro Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Anderson, ...
A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
"Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals."--
An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.
Larry Johnson's rich illustrations help to capture this true story of heroic strength and fearlessness.
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.
Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.
A series that let's young readers explore the lives and influence of important individuals whose stories and contributions have left an imprint on United States History.
Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track.
A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
This Olympic star overcame extraordinary adversity, including crippling polio, to become the fastest woman in the world by 1960.
A biography on the life of Wilma Rudolph, hero of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Written in graphic-novel format.
Documents the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at a summer Olympics, including her current work with young athletes
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Wilma Rudolph tells the inspiring story of this remarkable sprinter.
A biography of the woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
Wilma Rudolph, Athlete and Educator examines the life and career of the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics.
A series that let's young readers explore the lives and influence of important individuals whose stories and contributions have left an imprint on United States History.
"Simple text and photographs present the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals"--
Presents a brief biography of Wilma Rudolph, discussing her childhood struggles with polio and scarlet fever, her Olympic triumphs, and her later years.