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Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the worlds attention at the Summer Olympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Tatyana McFadden, and more.

Exceptional athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympicsand some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends like:

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, who used to skip after-school practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
Serena Williams sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose during practice, so shed have an excuse to take a break!
Gymnast Nadia Comanecis mother signed her up for gymnastics at five, to give her an outlet for her endless energy.
Running star Wilma Rudolph survived polio and had to learn to walk again before she could run.

Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Olympians: Summer highlights international athletes at the top of their field who have competed in the iconic Summer Olympic games.

The diverse and inspiring group also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Yusra Mardini, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Megan Rapinoe, and Naomi Osaka.

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Featured in the New York Times

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the worlds attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians.

Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics
and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as:

Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!
Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her schools track team

Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, youll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before!

The diverse and inspiring group also includes Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.

Looking for even more totally true and inspiring childhood stories? Check out Kid Athletes!

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Featured in the New York Times

Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!
Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her schools track team

Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, readers 8 to 12 years old will be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before!

Looking for even more totally true and inspiring childhood stories? Check out Kid Athletes and Kid Olympians: Winter!

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Kid Olympians: Summer

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