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Gr 6–8—In this collection of profiles, the authors outline the early lives and significant challenges of 11 standout athletes, tracing some of the personal traits that helped them succeed despite long odds. Only one of the athletes is a woman, tennis great Althea Gibson. Her chapter is especially motivational, detailing her endurance of hateful attacks and racist barriers. At the close of each chapter, the athlete we...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

With Elijah Zuckerman and Gabriel Zuckerman. This accessibly written collection presents eleven accounts of athletes coping with a wide range of obstacles, from...Log In or Sign Up to Read More