Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete (Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™))

Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete (Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™))

Jim Thorpe, an Oklahoma-born Native American, played pro baseball in New York, Cincinnati, and Boston, but he was an even better football player. In the 1912 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon events, showcasing his exceptional athletic talents. "Simple and factual, these titles provide sufficient introductions of these noteworthy people to the intended audience. . . . These titles are attractive and informative."― School Library Journal , Series Made Simple Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for  Los Angeles Times , Reader's Digest , and Parenting . Jennifer lives with her husband, twin sons, and daughter in the Washington, DC, area. Scott R. Brooks is a full-time illustrator for books, video games, and television commercials. Scott shares his Atlanta, GA studio with his illustrator wife, Karen. They live at home with two clever children and a somewhat less clever dog and cat.