Fast-paced biographies of men and women who tested their endurance and spirit.Readers will be inspired by each athlete's courage and commitment as they go against harsh weather, rough seas, high altitudes, and most of all, their own inner doubts, in order to reach their potential.Some of the stories include: Mountain-climbers stranded at 19,000 feet Two adventurers crossing the oceans...in rowboats A man who challenges Death Valley, and wins A footrace across America from California to New... Read full description

Fast-paced biographies of men and women who tested their endurance and spirit.

Readers will be inspired by each athlete's courage and commitment as they go against harsh weather, rough seas, high altitudes, and most of all, their own inner doubts, in order to reach their potential.

Some of the stories include:

• Mountain-climbers stranded at 19,000 feet
• Two adventurers crossing the oceans...in rowboats
• A man who challenges Death Valley, and wins
• A footrace across America from California to New Jersey
• A ski jump off Half Dome

This program is ideal for:

• Special Education / Special Needs
• Struggling Learners
• Students-at-Risk
• Learning Disabled
• Remedial Education
• Differentiated Education

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