"As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set Ethelda Bleibtrey free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the 1920 Olympics, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went"--

"Discusses the crippling virus, providing information on how the virus is spread, the effect of vaccinations, famous people who have battled the disease, and the future outlook for eradication." --

"Rooney is the me-first kid who knocks the banked-oval world of roller skating on its kiester and later rediscovers his humanity when life decks him with a hard-right called polio." --

"Sheds light on Dr. Salk's groundbreaking journey and the importance of vaccination"--