While these athletes came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take You can t for an answer. With a don t-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better sports world.

In this book, you ll read about very famous athletes, like Jackie Robinson and Simone Biles. You ll also discover the first female drag-racing champion and the first Latino American baseball superstar. You ll meet the first Olympian with an amputated leg, the first blind Ironman racer, the first Asian American Olympic gold medalists, and more. Beyond individual athletes, you ll learn how Title IX impacted sports, why the Paralympics matters, and the history behind the Haudenosaunee lacrosse team.

By the time you re done reading, whether you re an athlete or not, you ll be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in anything you set your mind to!

Dimensions: 18.42 x 1.45 x 23.5 cm