Fully illustrated picture book features the following famous athletes who accomplished the impossible:
These are positive role models who have made a difference not just in athletics or in game performances, but also outside of the sports they played.
People like Jackie Robinson and Wilma Rudolph who stood up in a time of extreme prejudice, racism and very much so, risked their own lives, reputations and careers for equality for all. These are the hero's who must be remembered for the sacrifices they made which have led to positive change for all.
Quality illustrations throughout, often combining real life photos within the stories, which really help bring the stories to life, and hopefully plant the seed that "hey, these are people just like me. Things also weren't always easy for them, but look what they did." With ultimately the goal being, that they too can create who it is they dream to be.
After the Story Extras, provides some interesting facts or details that the author had learned throughout the research and creation of this book, which maybe didn't fit into the actual story itself, but are things just interesting to know.
For example: The value of a Jackie Robinson baseball card today, or that Bethany Hamilton's dog starred in the movie made about her life!