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Description
Elementary readers explore four wheelchair sports featured at the Paralympic Games: basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing. The photo-illustrated book describes both men's and women's events while explaining the rules and how they differ from the Olympic versions. Additional features include a table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and an index.
Quick Summary
This book bursts onto the page with wheelchair athletes who zoom, spin, and score in sports kids might never have seen before. Young readers discover the fast-paced worlds of basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing, where competitors push limits and make impossible moves look effortless. If your kid loves the "Who Would Win?" series or books about amazing athletes, they'll be hooked on these Paralympic superstars. Perfect for kids in grades K-3, especially ages 6-8 who are curious about sports and love watching people do incredible things.