Big Buddy Biographies Set 5 |
Subtitle:
Shaun White: Olympic Champion
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Book Category:
Juvenile Nonfiction > Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports
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Author:
Tieck, Sarah
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Binding:
Hardcover
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ISBN 13:
9781616139797
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Price:
28.5
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Publication Year:
2011
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Publisher Info
Paul Skaj,
ABDO Publishing Company,8000 West 78th Street,
Edina ,
Minnesota - 55439,USA
Web: www.abdopublishing.com Inquiry
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.
Ordering Information: Pat Dumdei, [email protected]. 800-800-1312, Fax: 800-862-3480