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Who Was Jim Thorpe?

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
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By James Buckley, Jr. and Who HQ
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Jun 06, 2023 | ISBN 9780399542633 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Who Was Jim Thorpe?

    A Native American boy who loved playing outdoors
    A talented football player and track star who won two Olympic gold medals
    One of the world’s greatest athletes

    Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

    While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. 

    And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.

    About Who Was Jim Thorpe?

    Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

    While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. 

    And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.

    About Who Was Jim Thorpe?

    Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

    While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. 

    And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.

    About Who Was Jim Thorpe?

    Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.

    While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. 

    And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.

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    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About James Buckley, Jr.

    James Buckley has written more than 100 books for children, including Curious About Pluto, The Moon, and Home Address: ISS, The… More about James Buckley, Jr.

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 06, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542633

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 06, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-7/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542640

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Jun 06, 2023 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780399542688

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jun 06, 2023 | 60 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593682036
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