Tenacious : fifteen adventures alongside disabled athletes / by Patty Cisneros Prevo : illustrated by Dion MBD.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781643790985
- 1643790986
- 15 adventures alongside disabled athletes
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 796.0456 C579 | Available | 33111011085244 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 796.0456 C579 | Available | 33111011183304 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Meet fifteen remarkable athletes who use adaptive equipment in this beautiful and truth-telling picture book.
A downhill skier whose blindness has sharpened her communication skills. An adaptive surfer who shreds waves while sitting down. A young man who excels at wheelchair motocross--but struggles with math. Tenacious tells their stories and more, revealing the daily joys and challenges of life as an athlete with disabilities.
These competitors have won gold medals, set world records, climbed mountain peaks, claimed national championships, and many more extraordinary achievements. Get to know them in Tenacious!
Includes bibliographical references.
"An introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys. Includes an author's Note, glossary, and history of the Paralympics"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 4-10 years Lee & Low Books Inc.
Grades 2-3 Lee & Low Books Inc.