I Can Be Sporty: Amazing Athletes Who Pushed the Boundaries

by Shalini Vallepur

Overview

Sometimes competing in a sport is about more than playing a game. It can be about proving to yourself that you can overcome an obstacle. It can demonstrate to others that a disability can't stop you. With this volume, readers will find many reasons to play sports as they admire the biographical details of featured athletes and competitors. These sedulous stars come from many different backgrounds and disciplines including Bruce Lee and Serena Williams. Cute cartoon characters, fun activities, and encouraging quotes accompany the accessible narrative.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978519732
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Series:	I Can Be... Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

I Can Be…Sporty 4

Gertrude Ederle 6

Jesse Owens 8

Be Like Ownes 10

Pelé 12

Bruce Lee 14

Muhammad Ali 16

Jackie Joyner-Kersee 18

Be Like Joyner-Kersee 20

Serena Williams 22

Usain Bolt 24

Geeta Phogat 26

Ellie Simmonds 28

Medals and More 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–6—These titles introduce young readers to great achievers in the fields of exploration, leadership, science, art, advocacy, and athletics. Famous and lesser-known figures are examined in brief sketches accompanied by quotations. The subjects represent diverse backgrounds and time periods, from the Egyptian ruler Hatshepsut to contemporary female wrestler Geeta Phogat. Some of these individuals will be new to readers, such as artist Yayoi Kusama, marine biologist Sylvia Earle, and chemist Tu Youyou. The narratives are not comprehensive, but they provide interesting introductions. Unfortunately, the colorful, simple drawings, which only vaguely resemble the subjects, will attract younger readers rather than the targeted audience. Clever Scientists Who Changed the World does not include the death date of Katherine Johnson. VERDICT While these are pleasant biographical introductions, the reading level of the text does not necessarily match the illustrations. The target demographic will pass, while younger browsers may be frustrated; librarians should pass as well.

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