Autorentext

Terry Barber is the author of over 40 biographies for Grass Roots Press. Before turning to writing, he did training in both corporations and First Nations communities. Terry also co-wrote and directed The Gift of Self-Esteem, a 13-part television series featured on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Terry and his wife live on Canada's west coast.

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Wayne Gretzky is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Wayne Gretzky (1961- ) is a household name across North America. In 1998, he was named the greatest player in National Hockey League history by The Hockey News. Wayne broke every scoring record in the NHL. Upon retirement, Wayne was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.