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America's Champion Swimmer
Gertrude Ederle
by Gertrude Ederle
ISBN: 0152019693
ISBN-13: 9780152019693
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Summary
This picture-book biography tells the story of Gertrude Ederle, the world-famous swimmer who, in 1926, was the first woman to swim the 21 miles of cold water between England and France.
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"The writing style is colloquial without being condescending, and the text has the flavor of an oft-told family story streamlined to highlight the most exciting points." -- Janice M. Del Negro
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children\'s Books
"A welcome addition to the growing body of works about female athletes."
-- Kirkus
"Mr. Widener's impressionist paintings capture both the heroism and the homely details of Ms. Ederle's feat." -- Christopher Lehmann-Haupt
-- New York Times
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
Published date: 2000
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 9.5 x 11.5 inches
Weight: 0.9 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2
Synopses
Describes the life and accomplishments of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and a figure in the early women's rights movement.
Publisher's Notes
The creators of Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man describe the life and accomplishments of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and a figure in the early women's rights movement. Jr Lit Guild.
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
David A. Adler
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. Pages and cover contain writing and a few library markings. Dustjacket has wear and tearing and mylar covering. Binding solid and not tight. Softly worn around corners and edges. Cover and pages are worn with light creasing. ( more information)
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
David A. Adler
Gulliver Books. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle (Qty: 10)
David Adler, David A. Adler
Gulliver Books, 01-Mar-2000. Hardcover. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081023173307G ( more information)
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
Adler, David A
San Diego, California, U.S.A.: Gulliver Books/Harcourt, 2000 Gorgeous book in absolutely gift giving condition. No names or writing, nice tight hinge and no price clip. We will cover the jacket with brand new mylar for protection. Book won numerous awards for its portrayal of swimmer Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, who despite having won three medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics and and set 27 U.S. and international records by age 19 felt compelled to be the first woman to swim the English Channel. Wonderful art captures both the period and the triumph.. Secod Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Widener, Terry. Oblong. ( more information)
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
Adler, David A
Gulliver Books, 2000. 32 p.; 0.36"" x 9.32"" x 11.34"". Includes Illustrations. Hard cover. New in new dust jacket. Stated 1st edition. New book. Widener, Terry. . ISBN: 0152019693. ( more information)
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David A. Adler
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