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AlbakiReads Editorial A portrait of Jim Thorpe’s athletic career
A portrait of Jim Thorpe’s athletic career
Guernsey Van Riper Jr.’s biography traces Jim Thorpe’s place in sports history through his accomplishments in several arenas. It centers on Thorpe’s Olympic medal-winning achievements alongside his professional careers in football and baseball, presenting him as a Native American athlete celebrated for exceptional range. The book’s scope is career-focused, connecting Olympic competition with the rise of professional sports and highlighting why Thorpe has been remembered as an all-round athlete.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Kids ages 9–12 interested in sports biographies
- Readers curious about Olympic history
- Young readers learning about Native American athletes
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Book Overview Jim Thorpe: Olympic Champion is Guemsey Van Riper Jr.'s biography of a world-class athlete.A biography of the Native American known as on...
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 192 | Language: English | Publisher: ALADDIN | ISBN: 0020421400
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