Rising Above
How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
New York : Philomel Books, [2016]
Format: Book
Description: 245 pages ; 22 cm
"Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Tim Howard -- Dwyane Wade -- Stephen Curry -- Jim Abbott -- Althea Gibson -- LeBron James -- Shane Battier -- R. A. Dickey -- Serge Ibaka -- Caron Butler -- Jacques Demers.
Subjects:
Athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature.
Role models -- Juvenile literature.
Sports -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature.
Role models -- Juvenile literature.
Sports -- Juvenile literature.
Athletes -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 1010L
ISBN:
9780399173820
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SPORTS Zuc | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/14/2024) |
C SPORTS Zuc | Blythewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SPORTS Zuc | Edgewood | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SPORTS Zuc | North Main | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/11/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-238) and index.