Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.1
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4402
Points per Word
0.000227
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Trailblazing Female Athletes
Description
Over the years, women made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win Olympic gold in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen and Wilma Rudolph. Themes include racism and gender bias.