Extra ordinary : celebrating neuro and physical diversity / Alicia Williamson ; illustrated by Violet Tobacco.
Title:
Extra ordinary : celebrating neuro and physical diversity / Alicia Williamson ; illustrated by Violet Tobacco.
ISBN:
9781839352973
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Publication Information:
London : Welbeck Children's Books, an imprint of Hachette Children's Group, [2024]
Physical Description:
111 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
"25 inspirational superstars"--Cover.
Contents:
Paris Hilton -- Greta Thunberg -- Christopher Reeve -- Simone Biles -- Pablo Picasso -- Billie Eilish -- Andrea Boccelli -- Millicent Simmonds -- Gary Payton II -- Camila Cabello -- Esther Vergeer -- Peter Dinklage -- Temple Grandin -- R.J. Mitte -- Barbara Jordan -- Stephen Hawking -- Millie Bobby Brown -- Michael J. Fox -- Warwick Davis -- Nick Vujicic -- Ali Stroker -- Trischa Zorn -- Aaron Fotheringham -- Amy Purdy -- Channing Tatum.
Summary:
"Disabilities and neurodivergencies are an ordinary part of life--but they're no barrier to doing extraordinary things. This book will introduce you to 25 ordinary, extraordinary people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities, from Billie Eilish to Simone Biles, Peter Dinklage to Stephen Hawking. Beyond fascinating, beautifully illustrated profiles, you'll also find expert takes on the potential challenges and positives associated with each person's disability. Flip through the pages to discover ground-breaking artists, awe-inspiring athletes, world-changing activists and others who are reimagining supposed limitations as amazing opportunities"--Back cover.
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OCLC Number:
on1452246160
Availability:
Lakeville - Heritage~1
