Cover of Great African Americans in the Olympics

Great African Americans in the Olympics

by Shaun Hunter

Great African Americans (Crabtree)

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring stories of thirteen African American athletes who made history by winning Olympic medals. From record-breaking champions to trailblazers in their sports, these biographies celebrate courage, dedication, and achievement on the world’s biggest stage. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about perseverance and excellence in athletics.

Representation & Themes

African American RepresentationBiographySportsInspirationOlympics

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0865058237
Pages
64
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co.
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,329

Subjects

African American athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Olympics -- Juvenile literature.Olympics -- Participation, American -- Juvenile literature.Athletes.African Americans -- Biography.Olympics.African AmericansOlympicsJuvenile literatureAfrican American athletesParticipation, AmericanAmerican ParticipationAthletesBiographyAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureBlacks, biographyOlympics, juvenile literature