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Against the Odds

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Book Description
This unique, photo-illustrated book looks at eight NBA players who have overcome great obstacles in their climb to the top. From Reggie Miller, who wore leg braces for the first five years of his life, to Jayson Williams, who lost two of his sisters to AIDS, these profiles reveal the humanity of some of today's top athletes. Containing official NBA photos throughout, this easy-to-read book from th... More
Book Information
PublisherScholastic, Inc.
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages85
ISBN-100590120824
ISBN-13978-0590120821
Publication Date04/1998
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About Joe Layden (Author) : Joe Layden is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Joe Layden include NFL: Superstars 2006 (NFL), National Football League Super Bowl: Inside the World's Greatest G... more
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