No Barriers: 12 Athletes with Disabilities

From the Series No Barriers
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The No Barriers series profiles nearly 100 individuals with disabilities who found success in all kinds of professions and pursuits. These include people from history and the present, and from countries around the world. Each title features a diverse selection of 12 men and women, focusing on their challenges and contributions as adventurers, artists, athletes, business leaders, entertainers, members of the media, politicians, and scientists. Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to win three Olympic gold medals. South KoreaХs Im Donghyun won Olympic gold in archery, and heХs legally blind. Race car driver Alex Zanardi lost both of his legs in a crash. Today heХs a champion hand cyclist. This book spotlights 12 athletes from around the world who achieved greatness despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attentiongrabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the topic of accessibility.

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Copyright 2020
BISACS JNF053180, JNF007000, JNF007100
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher Bookstaves
Imprint 12-Story Library
Series No Barriers
Language English
Number of Pages 32
ISBN 9781632357526, 9781645820369, 9781632357526B
Title Format Reinforced book, multi-user ebook, Print + Ebook
Release Date 2020-08-01
Author Joanne Mattern
Dewey 920
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level T
 

Author: Joanne Mattern

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