No Barriers: 12 Business Leaders 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. Ralph Braun was in a wheelchair at age 13. He grew up to invent the first wheelchair lift and start a company that brought independence to millions of people like himself. British journalist Dom Smith has cerebral palsy. He started a line of clothing for people with disabilities. Sabriye Tenberken lost her sight at age 12. She started a foundation for blind children in Tibet. This book spotlights 12 business leaders from around the world who succeeded 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 disability etiquette.

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Copyright 2020
BISACS JNF053180, JNF010000, JNF007000
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher Bookstaves
Imprint 12-Story Library
Series No Barriers
Language English
Number of Pages 32
ISBN 9781632357533, 9781645820376, 9781632357533B
Title Format Reinforced book, multi-user ebook, Print + Ebook
Release Date 2020-08-01
Author Marne Ventura
Dewey 920
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level T
 

Author: Marne Ventura

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