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Using a wheelchair

Name: Using a wheelchair
ISBN: 9781786374882

By Harriet Brundle

What surprising secrets help wheelchairs transform everyday journeys, work and play?

informative · accessible · empathetic · reassuring

Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Using a wheelchair about?

Discover how wheelchairs help people move, work and play. This friendly, factual book explains what a wheelchair is, why someone might use one and how it can support everyday life after an injury or because of a disability. Meet different types of wheelchairs and learn about getting around safely, taking care of equipment and making spaces easier to use. Clear explanations and engaging examples encourage understanding, respect and empathy for wheelchair users.

About the author

Harriet Brundle is a popular children’s author who loves making non-fiction fun to read. She has written lots of exciting books about science, animals, and the world around us, including the well-known 'Your Body' series. Harriet’s books are perfect for curious readers who enjoy discovering amazing facts and learning new things.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2018

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