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Inspirational Lives: Ellie Simmonds


Inspirational Lives

No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

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Great for age 7-11 years

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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.

 

This book is part of a book series called Inspirational Lives .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Clive Gifford is a writer and editor of many bestselling quiz books.

This book has the following chapters:

  • 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

This book is in the following series:

Inspirational Lives

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