Ice breaker : how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating / Rose Viña ; illustrated by Claire Almon.
| Author/creator | Viña, Rose author. |
| Other author | Almon, Claire, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, [2019] |
| Copyright Date | ©2019 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "In the 1930's, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rinks and to compete for gold medals, but Mabel Fairbanks wouldn't let that stop her. With skates two sizes too big and a heart full of dreams, Mabel beat the odds and broke down color barriers through sheer determination and athletic skill. After skating in ice shows across the nation and helping coach and develop the talents of several Olympic champions, Mabel became the first African-American woman to be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 4-8 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 1-2 |
| Audience | AD 790 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2019026447 |
| ISBN | 9780807534960 hardcover |
| ISBN | 080753496X hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B F153V | ✔ Available | Place Hold |