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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
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2017
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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
 
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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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