Description
Grade 6-12 | Nonfiction | Paperback | ISBN: 9798886341058 | Lexile: 820L | Upper Level
Grade 2-6 | Nonfiction | Paperback | ISBN: 9798886341041 | Lexile: 680L | Lower Level
Make it Happen! Blake Leeper
Highlights:
- Features relatable and diverse people to inspire readers
- Enables students to think about, plan for, and achieve their own goals
- Motivates readers to persevere to overcome obstacles such as bullying, learning challenges, and more!
- Includes strategies to identify, develop, and implement life skills critical to success
- Provides opportunities to explore different career paths
Key features:
- Depth of Knowledge questions and standards-aligned activities for the classroom
- Discussion questions to support social-emotional learning
- Primary sources such as unique photos to help students relate in a personal way
- Glossary to build student vocabulary
About the Author:
Blake Leeper is an eight-time paralympic track and field athlete, world record holder, and three-time American record holder. Despite being born with both legs missing below the knees, Blake has shown the world that a positive attitude, determination, and dedication can lead to achievements both on and off the track. Blake continues to break down barriers as a sprinter and works tirelessly off the track by giving motivational speeches, inspiring others that no dream is out of reach.