Native Athletes in Action
Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, USA, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies
| Author: | Vincent Schilling | ISBN: | 9781570679377 |
| Publisher: | Book Publishing Co. | Publication: | March 10, 2007 |
| Imprint: | 7th Generation | Language: | English |
| Author: | Vincent Schilling |
| ISBN: | 9781570679377 |
| Publisher: | Book Publishing Co. |
| Publication: | March 10, 2007 |
| Imprint: | 7th Generation |
| Language: | English |
The life stories of 13 outstanding Native professional athletes will provide unique inspiration to young people. This book highlights the lives and achievements of men and women, from Olympic champions to national and minor league team players, who worked hard and trained extensively in order to follow their dreams and become winners. Some of the featured athletes include Jordin Tootoo, Professional Hockey League; Cheri Becerra-Madsen, Wheelchair Racing Olympian, World Record Holder; Alwyn Morris, Olympic Gold Medalist in Kayaking; Stephanie Murata, National Wrestling Champion, and Cory Witherill, Indy Race Car Driver.
The life stories of 13 outstanding Native professional athletes will provide unique inspiration to young people. This book highlights the lives and achievements of men and women, from Olympic champions to national and minor league team players, who worked hard and trained extensively in order to follow their dreams and become winners. Some of the featured athletes include Jordin Tootoo, Professional Hockey League; Cheri Becerra-Madsen, Wheelchair Racing Olympian, World Record Holder; Alwyn Morris, Olympic Gold Medalist in Kayaking; Stephanie Murata, National Wrestling Champion, and Cory Witherill, Indy Race Car Driver.
