Beating the Odds: A Teen Guide to 75 Superstars Who Overcame Adversity

by Mary Ellen Snodgrass

Book Overview

Many famous people have overcome difficult circumstances and gone on to become successful in their fields. This book profiles the lives of 75 courageous and persistent people who have triumphed over adversity. These individuals have conquered a range of problems, including physical, psychological, social, and economic handicaps. Individuals profiled come from a range of professions and reflect battles against religious prejudice, medical conditions,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313345643
• ISBN13: 9780313345647
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10