| Title | : | Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game : A Sports Book for Kids (Fearless Firsts) |
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| Author | : | Ellen Labrecque & James Buckley Jr. |
| Release | : | 2024-11-12 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Kids & Young Adults |
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| 1 | Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed th | Ellen Labrecque & James Buckley Jr. |
| DIFFERENT SPORTS. DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. DIFFERENT BARRIERS TO BREAK. ONE THING IN COMMON: THEY GOT THERE FIRST … FEARLESSLY. Read about more than 50 athletes who took risks, overcame the odds, and changed the rules. From historical figures to modern trailblazers, these athletes never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer, and transformed the world of sports forever. Ernie Davis First Black Heisman Trophy Winner Kyle Maynard First Quadruple Amputee Professional Athlete Simone Biles First Gymnastics Champion to Promote Mental Health Jason Collins First Openly Gay Male in a Major American Sport Nancy Lopez First Hispanic LPGA Champion Abby Roque First Indigenous U.S. Women’s Hockey Player Discover more inspiring stories, from the first Autism advocate in pro surfing to the first legally blind Olympic runner, and take their fearless spirit with you both on and off the court! |
