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      Sports Heroes: Inspiring tales of athletes who stood up and out

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      A compilation of 16 inspiring stories from international athletes having overcome challenges such as racism, discrimination against women, inequality or preconceived ideas. An inspirational and educational lesson that you can achieve anything you want and win against all odds....

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      Product ID:9781914519000
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Sports Heroes
      Subtitle:Inspiring tales of athletes who stood up and out
      Authors:Author: Mia Cassany, Iker Ayestaran
      Page Count:40
      Subjects:Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years
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      A compilation of 16 inspiring stories from international athletes having overcome challenges such as racism, discrimination against women, inequality or preconceived ideas. An inspirational and educational lesson that you can achieve anything you want and win against all odds.

      This book isn''t about the most amazing sports victories; it is about how important it is not give up and about learning to overcome life''s many challenges and fighting for what you believe in. It delves into examples of some sportspersons who have been able to innovate or fight against prejudice.

      Athletes featured: Muhammad Ali (USA), Dick Fosbury (USA), Gerry López (USA), Edurne Pasaban (Spain), Gertrude Ederle (USA), Jackie Robinson (USA), André Agassi (France), Sonja Henie (Norway), Pelé (Brazil), Gino Bartali & Fausto Coppi (Italy), Nadia Comâneci (Romania), Katherine Switzer (Germany), Harry Vardon (UK), Chester Williams (South Africa), Ma Long (China), Patty McGee (USA).


      Imprint Name:Welbeck Children's Books
      Publisher Name:Hachette Children's Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2022-04-14

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      Weight410 g
      Dimensions236 × 279 × 12 mm