The Paralympic Games is one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

In the 1990s a special blade was developed to replace prosthetic limbs and allow amputees to run races.

Find out all about the development of and inspiration for this important element of the Paralympic Games in this photographic information book. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A non-fiction bookCurriculum links: P.E. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.