Lucas at the Paralympics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780823447657)

Introduce your child to the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage.

Lucas and Eddie, two physically disabled friends, visit the Paralympics and cheer on blind and physically challenged athletes as they compete in running, swimming, sitting volleyball, para archery, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair basketball, and more.

Readers learn about some of the rules that expedite play and that even the playing field. For example, blind runners wear blindfolds so none of the competitors (some totally blind and some with limited sight) have an unfair advantage. Also, all of the blind competitors are tethered to guides.

Author Igor Plohl, who lost the use of his legs after a spinal injury, is a teacher and passionate advocate for raising awareness of physical disability. As a teacher, he knows the questions children ask and how to answer them.

A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book

Author: Igor Plohl
ISBN-10: 0823447650
ISBN-13: 9780823447657
Publisher: Holiday House
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2021
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.40w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514381 / Lucas at the Paralympics


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2021 pg. 115
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2021
Booklist 05/01/2021 pg. 51