| Record Number |
876402 |
| ISBN |
9781922643179 (paperback) |
| Author |
Simpkin, Richard P. (Richard Paul), 1973- author. |
| Title |
Cathy Freeman / written by Richard Simpkin ; illustrated by Debra O'Halloran. |
| Publisher/Date |
Tingalpa, Qld : Boolarong Press, 2021. |
| ©2021 |
| Pagination etc. |
32 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Aussie big achievers |
| Contents note |
"The Aussie Big Achievers series of books are a fun and educational way for children to learn about some of Australia's most interesting and inspiring people who have helped shape our nation. Each book encourages children to always believe in themselves and never give up on their dreams." -- Back cover. |
| Summary Note |
Cathy Freeman is an icon of Australian athletics. She won the gold medal for 400m sprint at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She became the first Aboriginal woman to win a gold medal in athletics at an Olympics. |
| Target audience note |
Ages 5+. |
| Subject - Name |
Freeman, Cathy, -- 1973-Juvenile literature |
| Subject |
Sprinters -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Women sprinters -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Athletes -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Women athletes -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Athletes, Aboriginal Australian -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Women, Aboriginal Australian -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Biographies. |
| Added Author |
O'Halloran, Debra illustrator. |
| Shelf Location |
JB FREE |
