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Florence Griffith Joyner / written by Rita Williams-Garcia ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
"Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. She succeeded in achieving her dreams, and inspired creative self-expression and a new generation of athletes as she did." -- inside front jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593115954
- ISBN: 0593115953
- ISBN: 9780593115961
- ISBN: 0593115961
- Physical Description: 59 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. "Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Title page. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-59). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A girl called Dee Dee -- Everything -- Inches away -- Bittersweet -- Going for the gold -- Dreams and beyond -- How you can persist. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-9 Philomel Books. Grades 2-3 Philomel Books. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.6 1 517028. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
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- 20 of 20 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Carthage Public.
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- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Public Library | JB Joyner Griffith, Florence (Text) | 34MO2001811581 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
