| Shaun White: Olympic Champion Contributor(s): Tieck, Sarah (Author) |
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ISBN: 161613979X ISBN-13: 9781616139797 Publisher: Buddy Books OUR PRICE: $25.44 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: September 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010013424 |
| Series: Big Buddy Books: Buddy Bios |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8" W x 9.4" (0.60 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 139390 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White This book introduces readers to White's childhood, family background, rise to fame, and future plans. Readers will learn about his background in surfing, skiing, and on to snowboarding and skateboarding, as well as how White's bold snowboarding tricks have made him famous. White's performances and gold medals won in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics are covered, as well as the background and history of the Olympics. White's X Games competitions are also highlighted. Features include table of contents, maps, "Did You Know" facts, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetics, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. |