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American Sports Legends

Biography (nonfiction), 2,361 words, Level W (Grade 4)
American Sports Legends is a biographical text about four people who were legends in American sports. This book describes the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, Mildred Didrickson Zaharias, Jackie Robinson, and Jesse Owens. All of these athletes showed magnificent strength of character, as well as accomplishing feats of physical strength. Overcoming obstacles such as racial prejudice, physical ailments, and sexism, these athletes proved that anyone can succeed with enough passion and commitment.