New ebooks From Canadian Indies
Description
From Second Story’s recently launched First Nations series, Great athletes from our First Nations profiles thirteen outstanding athletes in such diverse sports as figure skating, race car driving, skiing, and bowling.Here, for young readers, are stories of how courageous and talented athletes like Shelly Hruska and Jordin Tootoo used dedication,discipline, and perseverance to achieve their goals.
Contributor Notes
Vincent Schilling's St. Regis Mohawk ancestry and his experience as a long-distance runner have been instrumental in his chronicling the lives of First Nation athletes. First-hand experience with his subject matter made it possible for Vincent to secure personal interviews with most of the sports figures featured in this book.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 13
- Grade:
- 4 to 8
- Reading age:
- 9 to 13
Editorial Reviews
Smoothly-written and enriched with photography and sidebars that give additional information about the sport or athlete.
— Kliatt
A must-have in every school and public library, it can be used for cross-cultural education and healthy lifestyles.
— Resource Links
Smoothly-written and enriched with photography and sidebars that give additional information about the sport or athlete.
— Kliatt
A must-have in every school and public library, it can be used for cross-cultural education and healthy lifestyles.
— Resource Links
