{"product_id":"who-was-jim-thorpe-paperback","title":"Who Was Jim Thorpe? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Buckley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWho Hq\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Marchesi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best-Selling series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains one of the greatest athletes in American history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Buckley Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including \u003ci\u003eWho Is Tom Brady?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWho Is Pelé?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stephen Marchesi is an illustrator now residing in Ocean Beach, San Diego. A graduate of the High School of Art and Design (New York City), he earned his BFA degree in Communications Design from Pratt Institute (Brooklyn). After working as an assisant art director in an advertising agency he became a freelance illustrator in the children's book field. His paintings and drawings have appeared on over 500 book covers, posters, record and cd covers. He just recently completed his 72nd picture book.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755788960032,"sku":"9780399542633","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/94cfb21ff622115c1b89b492f8db5c5a.webp?v=1780068510","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/who-was-jim-thorpe-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}