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Soldier athletes

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Format: Paperback
Library Classification: Junior Non Fiction
BIC Subjects: Sports & outdoor recreation
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1/12/2011
Place of Publication: United States

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Four stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the United States military. Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder and a 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 during Vietnam War.Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star who played in the major leagues even after nearly losing a thumb during a National Guard service training accident.Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back joined the military after 9/11 and was later killed in Afghanistan. Ages 8+.

"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"

Title: Soldier athletes
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Contributors: By (author) Glenn Stout

ISBN 13: 9780547417295
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1/12/2011
Place of Publication: Boston, MA, United States
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BIC Subjects: Sports & outdoor recreation
NBS Classification: Children's General Interest & Leisure
Dewey Classification: 796.0922 (DC21)

Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Height: 188mm
Width: 127mm
Thickness: 8mm
Weight: 454g