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Description
Good Sports is a collection of biographical stories about elite athletes who faced and overcame various obstacles. The book includes accounts from tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, the Jamaican bobsled team, hockey player Manon Rheaume, skier Picabo Street, and cyclist Lance Armstrong. Targeted at middle grade readers, the book presents factual narratives of these athletes' challenges and achievements.
Quick Summary
This book celebrates real-life champions who refused to give up when life threw obstacles their way, featuring tennis royalty, an Olympic skier, and a cycling legend. Readers get to discover how Venus and Serena conquered courts, Picabo mastered the slopes despite setbacks, and Lance bounced back from serious illness to win cycling's biggest race. If your kid loves motivational true stories like "Who Was Jackie Robinson?" or dreams of sports glory, they'll devour these bite-sized tales of grit. This 5.4-level read is perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who want quick, inspiring stories they can finish in one sitting.