Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Record-Breaking Runner

Making Their Mark: Women in Sports

As the child of teenage parents, Jackie Joyner-Kersee strove to create a better life for herself. She went on to become a world-class athlete, winning several Olympic medals. Young girls will learn that it is important to set goals for oneself.

* Reviews *

"This is a great story about the dreams and goals accomplished by Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The pictures are great! The glossary provided in the book will help children better understand the story."
--Book Buzz on Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Record Breaking Runner
Library Bound Book List: $24.60 / S&L: $18.45

Reading Level: 3

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-0-8239-5064-5
Author : Liza Burby
Copyright : 1997
Language : English
Category : Sports, Biographies
Pages : 24
Trim : 7 5/8" x 7 1/8"
Dewey : B
ATOS : 4.3
ARPoints : 0.5
Subject : Sports, Biographies
Binding : Library

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