Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Mike Van Zee, Special Olympian
Biography (nonfiction), 834 words, Level Q (Grade 3), Lexile 900L
Meet a courageous and hard-working athlete who is also a Special Olympian. This biography is the story of Mike Van Zee-how he trained, worked with his coach, and became a champion. Readers will also learn about the history of the Special Olympics.
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