Esherick, Joan.

Physical challenges / Joan Esherick. - 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. - Living with a special need .

Includes index.

Introduction -- A new neighbor : meeting someone with physical disabilities -- Cerebral palsy: surprised by Jen -- Not all disabilities are alike -- Amputation : an interview with tyrone -- Traumatic spinal cord injury : an interview with Allison -- Spina bifida : an interview with Katie -- Muscular dystrophy : an interview with Ben -- Disabled, not unable -- Further reading -- For more information -- Glossary -- Index.

Grade 7 to 8.

9781422230411


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362.4092535 ESHE