sports for people with disabilities

"An introduction to fifteen fascinating disabled athletes and their many achievements, daily challenges, and joys. Includes an Author's Note, glossary, and history of the Paralympics"--Provided by the publisher.

". . . looks at more than thirty-five adaptive sports that provide modifications to allow people with disabilities to live an active lifestyle"--Publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's wheelchair sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart"--Provided by publisher.

"For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp--and on the court--just as much as anyone else"--Provided by publisher.

"For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to help Autumn realize that, no matter where she's from or how she speaks, she belongs at camp--and on the court--just as much as anyone else"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various types of wheelchair sports at the Paralympic games, including basketball, rugby, and fencing. Informs how the games are played and the equipment athletes use, including wheelchair modifications. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes different types of water sports at the Paralympic games, including swimming, kayaking, and rowing. Informs of adaptations made to each sport, how fairness is established, and how each sport is played. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes various types of team sports at the Paralympic games, including football, sitting volleyball, and goalball. Informs how the games are played and how fairness is established. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes various types of individual sports at the Paralympic games, including cycling, archery, and track and field events. Informs how the games are played, including modifications, and athletes' endurance. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

The first official Paralympic Games were held in 1960 in Rome with 400 athletes competing from 23 countries. Then in 1976, the first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Sweden. The 2018 Games in PyeongChang were the biggest Winter Games ever with over 500 athletes from nearly 50 countries. Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and stamina both individually and through teamwork.