Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became The World’s Fastest Woman Book Pdf

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became The World's Fastest Woman Book Pdf

wilma rudolph was born in tennessee in 1940 and contracted polio just before her fifth birthday. she was not expected to walk again, but she persevered with her leg exercises and by the time she was 12, she no longer needed her braces. fearless and determined she made history during the 1960 olympics in rome as she became the first woman to win three gold medals in track. (44 pgs) ages 7-12

description: wilma rudolph was born in tennessee in 1940 and contracted polio just before her fifth birthday. she was not expected to walk again, but she persevered with her leg exercises and by the time she was 12, she no longer needed her braces. fearless and determined she made history during the 1960 olympics in rome as she became the first woman to win three gold medals in track. (44 pgs) ages 7-12

before wilma rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. everyone said she would never walk again. but wilma refused to believe it. not only would she walk again, she vowed, she'd run. and she did run--all the way to the olympics, where she became the first american woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad. this dramatic and inspiring true story is illustrated in bold watercolor and acrylic paintings by caldecott medal-winning artist david diaz.

kathleen krulls bold telling of wilma rudolphs inspiring story is one that will quickly capture student interest. as the worlds fastest woman, rudolph faced many obstacles. she began her remarkable life by overcoming polio at a time when most children didnt. she continued to make herself stronger by traveling great distances to get medical care where she endured painful exercises. students will be inspired by wilmas accomplishments as they make connections, make inferences, and realize the authors purpose for writing about such an important woman.

david daz won the caldecott medal for his illustrations in smoky night by eve bunting. his artwork has appeared in a number of other distinguished titles, including the pot that juan built and wilma unlimited: how wilma rudolph became the worlds fastest woman. his work has also been featured in national publications such as the atlantic monthly and the washington post. he lives in carlsbad, california. the book is a biography about the great wilma rudolph who rose from poverty in rural mississippi to win three olympic medals and break four world records. she was the first american woman to win three gold medals in the same olympics, and she became the fastest woman in the world. in 1959, the university of michigan made an offer to rudolph to become its track coach. she accepted the job, and despite the loss of her mentor, she continued to excel. in the fall of 1960, rudolph led the u.s. track team in the preliminary rounds of the rome olympics. she became the first american woman to compete in four olympic games, and was expected to make the final and win gold. she ended up winning the bronze medal. wilma was a remarkable woman whose life, story, and accomplishments can inspire young people to dream big and to strive to overcome challenges. she was an olympic gold medalist, a 3 time world champion, an outstanding athlete, a first female african american olympian, a tireless activist for racial equality, a deeply religious woman, an activist for children with disabilities, a talented and prolific author, and a role model for children, youth, and adults. 5ec8ef588b

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became The World’s Fastest Woman Book Pdf

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became The World's Fastest Woman Book Pdf

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