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by Mary Hertz Scarbrough (Author)
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level U, Lexile 770L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Stephanie Gilmore, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the courage and passion it took Gilmore to become a 7-time World Surf League champion and a member of the Australian Olympic surfing team.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Gilmore's story to life, young readers will see how she became the first rookie to win the World Title at age 17 and learn about her mentorship of young surfers and environmental activism.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Front Jacket
Stephanie Gilmore surfed her way to a World Championship title when she was just 17 years old. With a total of seven world titles, she's become known for her artistry and athleticism at competitions around the world. Learn what makes Gilmore one of the greatest women in sports!
