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OverviewThink you know all there is to know about Jim Thorpe? Well, did you know that: ? His Sauk and Fox name was Wa-Tho-Huk, which means Bright Path? ? He broke his high schools high jump record on his very first jump? ? On the football field, he could run fast enough to catch his own punt? Jim Thorpe has been called the greatest athlete of the twentieth century. He excelled in football, baseball, and track and field. He won two Olympic gold medals in 1912. But his career was marred by controversy. And as a Native American, he faced much prejudice. Read all about his struggles and his triumphs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carrie GolusPublisher: Lerner Classroom Imprint: Lerner Classroom Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.30cm Weight: 0.200kg ISBN: 9780822587293ISBN 10: 0822587297 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 01 September 2007 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |