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The Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee by Yoo, Paula
by Yoo, Paula | PB | VeryGood
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ”... Read moreAbout condition
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781643790145
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1643790145
ISBN-13
9781643790145
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038693054
Product Key Features
Book Title
Story of Olympic Diver Sammy Lee
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Sports & Recreation / Olympics, Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, General, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Illustrator
Yes, Lee, Dom
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
5 oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-058503
Reviews
Praise for Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story * "Handsomely illustrated and compassionately written without sentimentality, this picture book biography exemplifies what this genre should be: humanizing and meaningful." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "...an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist, starred review, Praise for Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story * "Handsomely illustrated and compassionately written without sentimentality, this picture book biography exemplifies what this genre should be: humanizing and meaningful." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "...an excellent read-aloud for younger children or a read-alone for confident older ones." -- Booklist , starred review The Best Children's Books of the Year 2021 Edition 2021-2022 Delaware Diamonds Award List, Delaware Literacy Association
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Third Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
This compelling entry in Lee & Low's "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. On a hot summer day in 1932, twelve-year-old Sammy Lee watched enviously as divers catapulted into the public swimming pool. Sammy desperately wanted to try diving himself, but the Korean American boy -- like any person of color -- was only allowed to use the pool one day a week. This discrimination did not weaken Sammy's newfound passion for diving, and soon he began a struggle between his dream of becoming an Olympic champion and his father's wish for him to become a doctor. Over sixteen years Sammy faced numerous challenges, but he overcame them all and fulfilled both his dream and his father's. In 1948 Dr. Sammy Lee dove into Olympic history. A matter of seconds after his final platform dive, the scores appeared and Sammy Lee became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. Sammy Lee's story of determination and triumph sets an extraordinary example for anyone striving to fulfill a dream and will inspire all who read it. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading., This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal., The Best Children's Books of the Year 2021 Edition This compelling entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies features Sammy Lee, a Korean American diver who became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. On a hot summer day in 1932, twelve-year-old Sammy Lee watched enviously as divers catapulted into the public swimming pool. Sammy desperately wanted to try diving himself, but the Korean American boy -- like any person of color -- was only allowed to use the pool one day a week. This discrimination did not weaken Sammy's newfound passion for diving, and soon he began a struggle between his dream of becoming an Olympic champion and his father's wish for him to become a doctor. Over sixteen years Sammy faced numerous challenges, but he overcame them all and fulfilled both his dream and his father's. In 1948 Dr. Sammy Lee dove into Olympic history. A matter of seconds after his final platform dive, the scores appeared and Sammy Lee became the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal. Sammy Lee's story of determination and triumph sets an extraordinary example for anyone striving to fulfill a dream and will inspire all who read it. This chapter book edition includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading.
LC Classification Number
GV838.L44Y662 2020
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