Against the Odds

by Joe Layden and Joseph Layden

This unique, photo-illustrated book looks at eight NBA players who have overcome great obstacles in their climb to the top. From Reggie Miller, who wore leg braces for the first five years of his life, to Jayson Williams, who lost two of his sisters to AIDS, these profiles reveal the humanity of some of today's top athletes. Containing official NBA photos throughout, this easy-to-read book from the "Fast Breaks" series is part of Scholastic's exclusive...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0606133771
• ISBN13: 9780606133777
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Length: 85 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5