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She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner
SKU
083211
ISBN
9780593115961
Grade 1-4
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Description
In this short chapter book young readers learn the story of Florence Griffith Joyner, otherwise known as Flo-Jo! Although she became an Olympic gold medalist, her life wasn’t always so easy. When she faced prejudice and other disadvantages, she continued to pray, trust God, and work tirelessly to become better and faster. Newly independent readers will appreciate the large font and generous spacing on pages, but even more… they’ll be inspired by the extraordinary achievements of this amazing woman. A back section in the book offers suggested activities to live a life of excellence just as Flo-Jo did.
Publisher's Description of She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner
In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer, readers learn about the amazing life of three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner–and how she persisted.
Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn’t easy, and Flo Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Florence Griffith Joyner’s footsteps and make a difference.
Category Description for She Persisted
Inspire young readers to make a difference! This series of short chapter books shares individual stories of women around the globe who faced overwhelming obstacles and yet… persisted! Although based on the best-selling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, these take a more in-depth look into the lives of several women who left a legacy for future generations. Because some books touch on topics that can be difficult for young readers to grasp (slavery, abuse, segregation, etc.), discussion with an adult will be beneficial for processing. Each book has simple, cute illustrations sprinkled throughout and a short back section entitled "How You Can Persist", encouraging readers with a call to action.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-4 |
| Brand: | Philomel Books |
| ISBN: | 9780593115961 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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