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- Book Features: - Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level Q, Lexile 910L- 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 includedLife Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Chloe Kim, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and passion it took Kim to win several medals in the X Games and become the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Kim's story to life, young readers will learn how she has pushed the boundaries of her sport with spectacular tricks and has used her fame to speak out about bullying and climate change.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.
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Women in Sports
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Snowboarder Chloe Kim rode to Olympic fame in 2018 with her unmatched combination of style and skill. Soaring 10 to 15 feet above the pipe, she's one of the best snowboarders in the world, if not the best!Book Synopsis
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level Q, Lexile 910L
- 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: Chloe Kim, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and passion it took Kim to win several medals in the X Games and become the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Kim's story to life, young readers will learn how she has pushed the boundaries of her sport with spectacular tricks and has used her fame to speak out about bullying and climate change.
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.
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Snowboarder Chloe Kim rode to Olympic fame in 2016 with her unmatched combination of style and skill. Soaring 10 to 15 feet above the pipe, she's one of the best snowboarders in the world, if not the best. Learn what makes Kim one of the greatest women in sports!Review Quotes
Gr 4-9-Learn about the fierce women who compete against the best and win. Snowboarder Chloe Kim and gymnast Simone Biles have set new standards in their sports. Elena Delle Donne and Megan Rapinoe are both amazing athletes who advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Naomi Osaka's the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam title. Many of the athletes, including Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore, are vocal about supporting pay equity. The biographies have just enough information for reports. Reading comprehension questions and suggested activities allow readers to think more deeply about the lives of these influential women. VERDICT If you don't have any books about these phenomenal women on your shelves, this series is a good place to start. - SLJ Fall 2020
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