Publisher: 12 Story Library

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 01/01/20

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-632-35750-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-632-35750-2

Dewey: 920

LCCN: 2019938666

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Athletes with disabilities. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Sports records. Juvenile literature.
Adventure and adventurers. Biography. Juvenile literature.
World records. Juvenile literature.
Athletes with disabilities.
Sports records.
Adventure and adventurers.
World records.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Word Count: 3,869

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.0 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 506511 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 780L

Guided Reading Level: T

Born without arms, Jessica Cox became a licensed pilot. Paralyzed from the chest down, Geoff Holt sailed solo across the Atlantic. Arunima Sinha climbed Mount Everest with an artificial leg, crawling part of the way. This book spotlights 12 adventurers from around the world who performed amazing feats despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the topic of assistive technology.