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.
| ISBN: | 9781328580795 |
| Publication date: | 7th April 2020 |
| Author: | Lori Alexander |
| Illustrator: | Allan Drummond |
| Publisher: | Clarion Books an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 114 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Science Sports Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health conditions |
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.
A Sporting Chance features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Science, Sports, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health conditions
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A Sporting Chance was written by Lori Alexander and published by Clarion Books an imprint of HarperCollins
A Sporting Chance has 114 pages