Learning about Resilience from the Life of Lance Armstrong (Character Building Books)

Jones, Brenn

ISBN 10: 0823957799 / ISBN 13: 9780823957798

Published by PowerKids Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning about Resilience from the Life of Lance Armstrong (Character Building Books)
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823957799
• ISBN 13: 9780823957798
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 8 ounces

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Synopsis

One of the most resilient athletes in history, bike racer Lance Armstrong survived cancer and went on to win the Tour de France not once but twice. In this book, students will follow Armstrong from his early victories to his triumphant comeback at the world’s most challenging bike race.

Reviews

Grade 2-4-These books begin with overviews of their subjects' character traits that explain why these figures were selected for this series. The brief, large-type texts are clearly written, although some of the vocabulary could prove challenging to a young audience. The captions for the full-page color photographs offer additional information. Although most of the other available material about Armstrong is geared to older readers, there are several alternative choices for books about Mother Teresa. Unfortunately, the Web sites that are suggested in these titles are totally inappropriate, both with respect to the readability and the content. Because of this, despite the fact that the books are fine otherwise, most collections will want to look elsewhere for information about these inspirational people.
Linda Greengrass, Bank Street College Library, New York City
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