Amazing Athletes - Ouellet, Marie-Claude
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"Though the Paralympics are the third largest sporting event in the world, they don't always get their due--and so, in advance of the upcoming Paralympic Games (scheduled for summer 2021 and winter 2022), this book invites children to discover and celebrate the sports movement, through the impressive achievements of some of Canada's Paralympic stars. Chantal Petitclerc, Benoãit Huot, Alison Levine, Ahmad Zeividavi and many others tell us about their journeys as athletes, challenges they've faced along the way, and insights into the particularities of parasports. Created in collaboration with…mehr

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"Though the Paralympics are the third largest sporting event in the world, they don't always get their due--and so, in advance of the upcoming Paralympic Games (scheduled for summer 2021 and winter 2022), this book invites children to discover and celebrate the sports movement, through the impressive achievements of some of Canada's Paralympic stars. Chantal Petitclerc, Benoãit Huot, Alison Levine, Ahmad Zeividavi and many others tell us about their journeys as athletes, challenges they've faced along the way, and insights into the particularities of parasports. Created in collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Amazing Athletes promotes the Paralympic movement that continues to change perceptions of excellence, diversity and disability around the world. A book for kids and adults alike, it is an invitation for readers (with or without disabilities) to discover new role models and be inspired to reach new heights of their own. Featured athletes include: Jamoi Anderson - Sitting Volleyball Billy Bridges - Para Hockey Ina Forrest - Wheelchair Curling Benoit Huot - Para-swimming Alison Levine - Boccia Richard Peter - Wheelchair Basketball Chantal Petitclerc - Para-athletics Katarina Roxon - Para swimming Ahmad Zeividavi - Goalball - Profiles athletes from across Canada representing different cultural and social backgrounds, from newcomers to veterans in their sports. - The portraits are inspiring and positive, and encourage determination, perseverance and doing your best. Includes photos."--
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MARIE-CLAUDE OUELLET has worked in the field of scientific journalism for more than 25 years and writes frequently for the magazines Les Explorateurs and Les Débrouillards. She lives in Montreal, Quebec.