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Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-colour 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. AGES: 7 to 10 AUTHOR: Lori Alexander is the author of several board books and picture books. She made her chapter book biography debut with ALL IN A DROP. She resides in Tucson, Arizona with her family. Allan Drummond is the illustrator of many children's books, including The Journey that Saved Curious George. He studied illustration at the Royal College of Art in London and has lived and worked in France and the USA.Product Identifiers
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-139781328580795
eBay Product ID (ePID)4046592505
Product Key Features
Book TitleSporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games
IllustratorAllan Drummond
AuthorLori Alexander
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Number of Pages128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height254mm
Item Width178mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorLori Alexander
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States