Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books on June 6, 2024, is a 32-page exploration of the life of the renowned athlete known for his record-breaking speed and charismatic personality. This book details Usain’s journey from a rural town in Jamaica, where he showcased his talents in cricket and sprinting, to his remarkable achievements at the Olympics, including breaking multiple world records. The narrative highlights his determination and resilience, particularly in overcoming challenges related to a medical condition.
Readers will discover not only the milestones of Usain Bolt’s athletic career but also his commitment to helping others through his foundation aimed at supporting children’s dreams. The book features stylish illustrations and includes additional facts, such as a biographical timeline and historical photos, providing a comprehensive look at his life. This edition is part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, which aims to inspire young readers by presenting the stories of remarkable individuals who started with dreams and achieved greatness in various fields, including sports and recreation.
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Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the record-breaking athlete who’s charisma and drive has won his fans across the world.
Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach noticed his talent, and by age fourteen he was wowing fans with his lightning speed on the track. Due to a medical condition named scolosis, it took Usain time to develop a training routine that worked for him, but by listening to his body and working with professionals, he learned his strengths and played to them. In 2008 he took the world by storm at the Beijing Olympics when he broke numerous records. The following year he put his name in the history books when he became the 100m and 200m world record holder at the world championships.
Despite the pressure, Usain continued to achieve great things – including starting a foundation to help children achieve their dreams. Usain’s story teaches us that any dream is achievable if you put your mind to it and believe in yourself.
This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the sprinter’s life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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