Katie Ledecky cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 516
Points per Word 0.000969
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Katie Ledecky is an Olympic swimmer who won her first gold medal at age 15. This book provides an introduction to Ledecky's early life and her many achievements in competitive swimming. It is written for beginning readers in grades K-3 and includes colorful photographs.

Quick Summary

This book shows how Katie Ledecky became an Olympic gold medalist by age 15, making her one of the youngest champions in swimming history. Kids will love reading about her early start in the pool, her intense training, and how she broke world records while still being a regular kid who loves pizza and pranks with her teammates. If your kid enjoys inspiring sports stories like the "Who Was?" series, they will totally dig this book. Perfect for young readers in grades K-3 who love athletes or need a quick, motivating read about following their dreams.