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OverviewThe story of various athletes who have demonstrated their bravery in the most dangerous arena of all: the battlefield. Bravery and self-sacrifice by athletes who served in the military: .Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder and pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. .Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back, who nearly lost a foot on a land mine in Vietnam. .Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star who played in the major leagues after losing a thumb during a National Guard service training accident. .Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back, who joined the military after 9/11and was killed in Afghanistan. Ages: 9 to 12 Grades: to 7 AUTHOR: Glenn Stout is the author of Young Woman and the Sea, Red Sox Century, Yankees Century, The Dodgers, and The Cubs. He has been the editor of The Best American Sports Writing since its inception. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Glenn Stout (University of Illinois)Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9780547417295ISBN 10: 0547417292 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 12 September 2023 Recommended Age: From 10 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsWhat happens when professional athletes spend time in service to their country? Stout brings four of these men into the spotlight and offers readers real human-interest stories.--Booklist -- What happens when professional athletes spend time in service to their country? Stout brings four of these men into the spotlight and offers readers real human-interest stories. -- Booklist """What happens when professional athletes spend time in service to their country? Stout brings four of these men into the spotlight and offers readers real human-interest stories.""--Booklist --" <p> What happens when professional athletes spend time in service to their country? Stout brings four of these men into the spotlight and offers readers real human-interest stories. -- Booklist Author InformationUnder the auspices of Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout was the author of thirty-nine titles in the Matt Christopher Sports Biography and Legends in Sports series. He lives in Vermont with his wife, his daughter, three cats, two dogs, and a rabbit. Check out his website at www.goodportsbyglennstout.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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