Bibliograph

Ice breaker, how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating, Rose Viña ; illustrated by Claire Almon

Type

Label

Ice breaker, how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating, Rose Viña ; illustrated by Claire Almon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 5 to 7

resource.interestGradeLevel

Kindergarten to grade 2

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ice breaker

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1090202878

Responsibility statement

Rose Viña ; illustrated by Claire Almon

Sub title

how Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating

Summary

"In the 1930s, 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

Target audience

primary

Classification