12 Immigrants Who Made American Sports Great

by Tristan Poehlmann and Janet Slingerland

Book Overview

Introduces readers to inspiring immigrants whose sports contributions made our country great. From Nigeria's Hakeem Olajuwon who made his 7 foot mark playing basketball for the Houston Rockets, to Panama's Mariano (Mo) Rivera who became baseball's greatest closer, to Czechoslovakia's Martina Navratilova who was one of the world's top tennis players, each profile is presented in a clear, historical context with an emphasis on their legacies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1632356317
• ISBN13: 9781632356314
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: 12-Story Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6