by Rappoport, Ken.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Peachtree, (Atlanta :) Physical details: 151 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Athletes --Biography. | Courage. Year : 2006
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
Online Resources:
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Regional High School | 796 RAP | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [150]-151).
Muhammad Ali "The Greatest" -- Lance Armstrong "Captain Courageous" -- Kerri Strug "Standing tall" -- Junko Tabei "No mountain too high" -- Junius Kellogg "Blowing the whistle" -- Jim Abbott "Beating the odds" -- Janet Guthrie "Fast Lane Lady" -- Jackie Robinson "The first" -- Gail Devers "Golden girl" -- Curt Flood "A flood tide" -- Rocky Bleier "Man on a mission" -- Ekaterina Gordeeva "Skating for Sergei".
Collection of 12 profiles of athletes who have faced significant challenges in their personal and professional lives that they have overcome through their own courage.
A Junior Library Guild selection.