Empowering Kids with Stories of Athletic Triumph
Discover Athletes Who Changed the Game and the incredible stories of 50+ people who overcame challenges and changed the world of sports.
Inspiring, empowering, and perfect for young readers.
Athletes have always captured our imaginations.
From the iconic image of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball to Simone Biles’s groundbreaking achievements in gymnastics, these athletes have inspired generations.
Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game celebrates over 50 of these incredible individuals, showcasing their determination, perseverance, and unwavering belief in themselves.
Why Your Child Will Love This Book
This book is a treasure trove of inspiring stories that will captivate young readers.
Children will be fascinated to learn about athletes from diverse backgrounds who faced extraordinary challenges yet achieved remarkable success.
The book features a wide range of athletes who defied expectations and paved the way for others.
Beyond individual athletes, the book explores important topics such as Title IX and the Paralympics.
These sections provide valuable context and help children understand the broader impact of sports on society.
Inspire Your Child
Whether your child is a budding athlete or simply enjoys watching sports, this book is a must-read.
It will empower them to believe in themselves, overcome obstacles, and strive for greatness.
Order your copy of Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game today and let the stories of these incredible athletes inspire your child!
Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game
50+ Athletes Who Overcame the Odds
Sourcebooks
isbn 9781728275062
Pub Date 8/6/24
Synopsis
The book celebrates over 50 athletes who broke barriers, rules, and records, transforming the world of sports.
While these athletes came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take “You can’t” for an answer.
With a don’t-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better sports world.
In this book, kids will read about very famous athletes, like Jackie Robinson and Simone Biles.
They’ll also discover the first female drag-racing champion and the first Latino American baseball superstar.
They’ll meet the first Olympian with an amputated leg, the first blind Ironman racer, the first transgender college champion, and the first Asian American Olympic gold medalists.
Beyond individual athletes, they’ll learn how Title IX impacted sports, why the Paralympics matters, and the history behind the Haudenosaunee lacrosse team.
By the time they’re done reading, whether an athlete or not, kids will be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in anything they set your mind to!
Authors
James Buckley Jr.
Ellen Labrecque
Illustrator
Steffi Walthall
Suggested Ages
8 to 14 years old
Grades 3 to 8
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Biography & Autobiography
Sports & Recreation
Sports Book
Athletes Who Changed the Game book (arv $16.99)
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