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).
| ISBN: | 9781914519000 |
| Publication date: | 14th April 2022 |
| Author: | Mia Cassany |
| Illustrator: | Iker Ayestaran |
| Publisher: | Welbeck Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Reading age: | 7+ |
| Genres: |
PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing |
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).
Sports Heroes is aimed at readers aged 7 and over.
Sports Heroes features in the following genres: PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing
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Sports Heroes was written by Mia Cassany and published by Welbeck Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Sports Heroes has 40 pages