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A Sporting Chance

by Lori Alexander
Allan Drummond
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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.
Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled "incurables," Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually proved—that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.
Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.
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Publisher: HarperCollins

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  • ISBN: 9780358272908
  • Release date: April 7, 2020

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  • ISBN: 9780358272908
  • File size: 60165 KB
  • Release date: April 7, 2020
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Science Sports & Recreations

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.6
Lexile® Measure:960
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5-6

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives.
Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled "incurables," Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually proved—that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.
Told with moving text and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of all backgrounds.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Science Sports & Recreations