Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars Contributor(s): Zuckerman, Gregory (Author), Zuckerman, Elijah (Author), Zuckerman, Gabriel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0147515688 ISBN-13: 9780147515681 Publisher: Puffin Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Physical & Emotional Abuse |
Dewey: B |
Age Level: 10-14 |
Grade Level: 5-9 |
Lexile Measure: 1010(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" L (0.45 lbs) 256 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Index, Price on Product |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 183368 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 8.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more Packs a powerful message--perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry."--Scholastic Teacher 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 a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection |
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