Jim Thorpe, Original All-American

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Synopsis
Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes who ever lived. He played professional football and Major League baseball, and won Olympic gold medals in track and field. But his life wasn?t easy. Born on a reservation, he endured family tragedy and was sent to various Native American boarding schools. Jim ran away from school many times, until he found his calling under the now-legendary coach Pop Warner. This is a book for history buffs as well as sports fans?an illuminating and lively read about a truly great American by award-winning author Joseph Bruchac.
Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781440651670
Related ISBNs:
9780142412336
Publisher:
Penguin Group US
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Joseph Bruchac
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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