Inspirational Lives: Ellie Simmonds

Author: Clive Gifford
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Category: People & Places, Swimming & Water Sports (Children's/YA), Children's Geography Books, Physical Education & Dance
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. This title looks at the life of Ellie Simmonds, the troubles she has overcome and the sacrifices she has made to become the swimming champion that she is today. Learn about her performances at the Beijing Olympics and at London 2012, and how she has made an impact on Paralympic sport.

Table Of Contents
1: Paralympic glory

2: Small, that's all

3: Into the pool

4: Making sacrifices

5: In competition

6: The Beijing Games

7: Dealing with fame

8: In training

9: Championship success

10: A day in the life of Ellie Simmonds

11: Second time around

12: After London 2012

13: The impact of Ellie Simmonds

14: Have you got what it takes to be a champion swimmer?

15: Glossary

16: Index
About Clive Gifford
Clive Gifford is an award-winning author and editor of children's books.

(BK-9780750283670)

SKU BK-9780750283670
Barcode # 9780750283670
Brand Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Artist / Author Clive Gifford
Shipping Weight 0.1600kg
Shipping Width 0.220m
Shipping Length 0.270m
Assembled Length 22.100m
Assembled Height 27.200m
Assembled Width 0.300m
Type Paperback

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