The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities

The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities - Hardcover

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The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities
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The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities - Hardcover

The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities - Hardcover

by Lorna Schultz Nicholson , Rick Hansen
$18.95
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Book Overview

The inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities

In 1973, at the age of 15, Rick Hansen was in a life-changing car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Twelve years later, motivated by the challenges he faced, Rick embarked on the two-year-long Man In Motion World Tour, wheeling 40,075 kilometers through 34 countries on four continents.

Despite the many obstacles Rick encountered during the Tour, he never gave up on his dream: to raise awareness about the enormous potential of people with disabilities. His tour raised $26 million to help with the creation of an accessible and inclusive world.

Written in consultation with Rick Hansen and dynamically illustrated, this biographical picture book invites readers to join Rick through the ups and downs of the Man In Motion World Tour and shows the power of perseverance and dedication.
ISBN9781771476775
Author Lorna Schultz Nicholson , Rick Hansen
PublisherOwlkids
GenreChildren and Biography
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities

The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities - Hardcover

The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities - Hardcover

By Lorna Schultz Nicholson and Rick Hansen

About Lorna Schultz Nicholson

LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON has written picture books, middle grade, YA Fiction and non-fiction. She was nominated for the Forest of Reading award five years in a row. She has also been nominated for many other Canadian awards (MYRCA, Willow Awards, Alberta Literary, Red Cedar, Hackmatack), and her books are often on the CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens list. Lorna loves author visits, and presents all over Canada, instilling her love of reading and writing! She lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

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