Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

by Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman

Book Overview

Discover inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes in this collection of sports biographies featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more

Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039917382X
• ISBN13: 9780399173820
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9