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Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

by Lesa Cline-Ransome
James E. Ransome
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Discover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.
In 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy could be such a crackerjack cyclist.

Little Marshall Taylor would use his dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed to transform himself into Major Taylor, turning pro at the age of eighteen, winning the world championship title just three years later, and battling racism and the odds to become a true American hero.
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Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9781442481046
  • Release date: August 21, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781442481046
  • Release date: August 21, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781442481046
  • File size: 11664 KB
  • Release date: August 21, 2012
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Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.7
Lexile® Measure:1020
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4

Discover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.
In 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy could be such a crackerjack cyclist.

Little Marshall Taylor would use his dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed to transform himself into Major Taylor, turning pro at the age of eighteen, winning the world championship title just three years later, and battling racism and the odds to become a true American hero.
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Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations