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12 athletes with disabilities / by Mattern, Joanne,1963-author.(CARDINAL)340552; 12 Story Library (Firm)(CARDINAL)789201;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Alex Zanardi: Racing champion -- Wilma Rudolph: From polio to the Olympics -- Brent Sobel: Freedom on the ice -- Natalie du Toit:Swimming with one leg -- Oz Sanchez:Overcoming trouble -- Yu Chui Yee: One of the best -- Tom Dempsey: Super kicker -- Maria Runyan: Running blind -- Marlyappan Thangavelu: High jump hero -- Kayleigh Williamson: Marathon queen -- Jim Abbott: Different can be better -- Im Dong-hyun: On target -- Learn more: Accessibility -- Glossary -- Read more -- Index -- About the author."Profiles people with disabilities who have succeeded/are succeeding in a variety of professions and pursuits. Each book features fact-filled biographies of 12 living and historical individuals, spotlighting their challenges and contributions." --Amazon.790LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Athletes with disabilities; Sports records; Sports;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Paralympic sports events / by Johnson, Robin(Robin R.);
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Paralympic games -- Alpine skiing events -- Downhill -- Slalom -- Giant slalom -- Super-G -- Nordic skiing events -- Cross-country skiing: individual -- Cross-country skiing: relay -- Short-distance biathlon -- Long-distance biathlon -- Ice sledge hockey -- Wheelchair curling -- Snapshot of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.The Paralympics are a series of sporting events for elite athletes with different physical abilities. This book examines the five Paralympic winter sports, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling, and the athletes who compete in them. Prepare to be inspired by their courage, skill, and dedication to their sport.NC1160LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games.; Athletes with disabilities.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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No Excuses : the true story of a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and in life / by Maynard, Kyle,1986-(CARDINAL)473771;
Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Amputees; Athletes with disabilities; Wrestlers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Represent! : 30 true stories of trailblazers, artists, athletes, and adventurers with disabilities. by Mastaler, Rosalie,author.(CARDINAL)898447; Mastaler, Hunter,author.; Day, Brant,illustrator.(CARDINAL)377734;
"A shark attack survivor who surfs with a prosthetic leg. A wheelchair user makes history on a Broadway stage. An artist who paints with his foot, a gold-winning sled hockey team, and an explorer who kayaks and climbs without being able to see. In Represent! Volume 1, you will meet thirty people with disabilities who are pursuing their dreams, doing what they love, and proudly representing their community. Captivating illustrations will come alive as you read each story and discover what the human spirit is capable of."--9-12.4-6.Description based on Lightning Source digital surrogate.
Subjects: Biographies.; People with disabilities; Artists with disabilities; Athletes with disabilities;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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Team sports at the Paralympics / by Bowers, Matt(Matthew David),1976-author.(CARDINAL)826519;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Going for gold -- Football -- Sitting volleyball -- Goalball -- The next Paralympics.Junior Library Guild"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, books and websites, and index"--Provided by the publisher.Ages 8-10.Grades 3-5.570570LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated ReaderA Junior Library Guild selection
Subjects: Athletes with disabilities; Sports for people with disabilities; Team sports;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Rick Hansen / by Barber, Terry,1950-(CARDINAL)487751;
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Subjects: Readers for new literates.; Readers (Publications); Biographies.; Hansen, Rick, 1957-; Athletes with disabilities; People with paraplegia;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Boy in motion : Rick Hansen's story / by Manson, Ainslie,author.(CARDINAL)367538; Benoit, Renné,illustrator.(CARDINAL)465811; Benoit, Renne;
AD700LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Hansen, Rick, 1957-; Athletes with disabilities; People with paraplegia;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Hearts of gold : a celebration of Special Olympics and its heroes / by Dinn, Sheila.(CARDINAL)392810;
Includes bibliographical references (page 94) and index.Covers the history of the Special Olympics, the various events in which mentally and physically handicapped athletes compete, and some of the people involved in this international competition.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Special Olympics; Athletes with disabilities; Athletes; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The impossible mile : the power of living life one step at a time / by Agar, Johnny,author.; Agar, Becki,author.; Van Pelt, Scott,1988-forward.;
"The incredible story of Johnny Agar, born with cerebral palsy and who doctors thought would never walk, overcoming the odds to participate in long-distance endurance races with his dad pushing him, until the final mile when he walks across the finish line." - provided by publisher
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Agar, Johnny.; Athletes; People with disabilities; Sports for people with disabilities.; Athletes with disabilities.; Christian biography.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Top 10 physically challenged athletes / by Savage, Jeff,1961-(CARDINAL)370326;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.Profiles ten physically challenged athletes in sports history, including Jim Abbott, Three Finger Brown, and Wilma Rudolph.990LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Athletes with disabilities; Athletes with disabilities; Athletes; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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