athletes with disabilities

Photographs and text present the top one hundred athletes who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic games throughout history.

The life story of Russian-born United States Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long.

"When Terry Fox embarked on his famous attempt to run across Canada with one leg having been amputated in 1980, he inspired awe. Young readers will delight in reading about Fox and athletes like him."--Publisher.

Describes the life and achievements of Rick Hansen, a paraplegic who has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life for others with disabilities. Includes color photographs, a glossary, quotes, writing prompts, and further resources.

Amy Purdy, with her bionic legs, managed to outdance her competitors all the way to the season 18 finale of Dancing with the Stars. But viewers were given only a glimpse into her past and how she got there. Now, for the first time, Amy reveals the powerful, moving story of her personal stuggles as the result of a sudden, and often fatal, blood infection that caused her to loose both of her legs.

The autobiography of major-league baseball player Jim Abbott, the disabled Michigan native who pitched for the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees as well as other teams before retiring from the game in 1999.

Anthony Robles is a three-time all-American wrestler, the 2011 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, and a Nike-sponsored athlete. He was also born without his right leg. He completed his junior and senior high school years with a 96-0 record to become a two-time Arizona State champion. In college, Anthony had to prove all over again that he could excel. Despite hardships on and off the mat--including the temptation to quit school and get a job to help his family when they lost their home to foreclosure--Anthony focused his determination and became a champion once again.

Profiles a number of young athletes who have had the courage to succeed in spite of their disability or handicap.

Presents the true story of Rick Hansen, whose life was changed forever when the truck in which he was riding flipped over and left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Eric LeGrand reflects on his life, discussing his childhood, family, success in high school and college sports, football injury which resulted in paralysis, rehabilitation, and more.