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Breaking Through:
Heroes in Canadian Women's Sport
In this book, the achievements of Canadian women in
sports are brought to light by showcasing role models for
young women. The seven female Canadian Olympians
in this book open up about their struggles and successes
on the path to greatness.
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Carey Price
Twenty years ago, Carey Price was flying hundreds of miles
across the country so he could play on the nearest organized
hockey team. Today, he is the highest-paid goalie in the NHL.
But he's never forgotten where he started.
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Champion for Health
How Clara Hughes fought depression
to win Olympic gold
"At the core of the story is Carr whose individual vision,determination, Christian faith and hugely supportive family and team helped her to meet the physical and mental challenges of the swim."
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Safety Stars
Players who fought to make
the hard-hitting game of
professional hockey safer
"There is perhaps no other health and safety
topic tha tis so timely as concussion awareness in youth
and adult sports and recreation. Sue's book is an invaluable
resource for teachers and students and it is written in easy-to-read
format ideal for middle school students,
struggling readers and ESL students."
—Sam Hammond, President,
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
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