12 Athletes with Disabilities

By Joanne Mattern

Book Overview

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 themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the topic of accessibility.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632357526
• ISBN13: 9781632357526
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: 12-Story Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7