Sports Heroes:
Inspiring tales of athletes who stood up and out
Mia Cassany
Illustrated by Iker Ayestaran
Orange Mosquito
9781914519185 HC
$17.95/$23.99 Canada
40 pages/Ages 6 to 8
Introduce kids to these 16 inspirational people who have broken down barriers to revolutionize the world of sports.
These heroes pushed themselves beyond their own limits, took risks, and overcame prejudices like racism, sexism, and ableism to make it to the top of their field.
Discover why and how people such as Dick Fosbury (USA), Sonja Henie (Norway), and Gino Bartali & Fausto Coppi (Italy) became sport heroes. The stories featured inside remind you how important it is never to give up and to fight for what you truly believe in.
These inspiring victories remind us that it is possible to meet the challenges of life and make the world a better place for everyone.
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I received a complimentary copy.
Cassandra's Review- Each one of the 16 powerhouse people featured in this book gets a couple impact filled paragraphs that help young readers learn and discover them.
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