Wales might be a small country, but it's bursting with big sporting heroes. These incredible stories of 20 of the nation's most exciting athletes will thrill and amaze young readers. Featuring Olympians, Paralympians, team stars and solo heroes from both the past and present, this book will educate, entertain and inspire kids. Fun to read with colorful illustrations, it's packed with facts and trivia about Welsh people who've beaten the odds to succeed on a global stage. Each chapter is specially formatted to engage even those who don't always enjoy reading. INCLUDES: Gareth Bale, Jess Fishlock, Alun Wyn Jones, Jade Jones, Colin Jackson, Tanni Grey-Thompson, Lauren Price, Geraint Thomas, John Charles and many more! Ages 7-11.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Illustrationen
fully illustrated in colour throughout
Maße
Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 200 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80099-401-0 (9781800994010)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
James Stafford is founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace and has written on sport for a wide range of national and regional newspapers, websites and magazines. In 2017, his collection of short webcomics, The Sorrowful Putto of Prague, was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic and praised by Hollywood legend Samuel L Jackson. He is also the author of children's bestseller How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks, An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby, An Illustrated History of English Rugby and An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers. Born in Cardiff and raised in Barry, Wales, James now lives in Prague.
