12 Athletes with Disabilities |
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| Author:
| Mattern, Joanne |
| Series title: | No Barriers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-63235-752-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2020 |
| Publisher: | Bookstaves, LLC
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| Imprint: | 12-Story Library |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $32.80Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to win three Olympic gold medals. South Korea's Im Dong-hyun won Olympic gold in archery, and he's legally blind. Race car driver Alex Zanardi lost both of his legs in a crash. Today he's a champion hand cyclist. This book spotlights 12 athletes from around the world who achieved greatness despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for...
More DescriptionWilma Rudolph overcame polio to win three Olympic gold medals. South Korea's Im Dong-hyun won Olympic gold in archery, and he's legally blind. Race car driver Alex Zanardi lost both of his legs in a crash. Today he's a champion hand cyclist. This book spotlights 12 athletes from around the world who achieved greatness despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing 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.