9780823447657
Lucas at the Paralympics
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.
  • Publisher: Holiday House
  • Publication date: 08/06/2021
  • ISBN: 9780823447657
  • Page extent: 32
  • Format: Hardback
  • Dimensions: 288 mm x 224 mm
  • Age: 4-8
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