Genre: Expository Nonfiction
By: Alden R. Carter
Emily, Nic, and Tanner all have cerebral palsy. Since activities that most people think are easy can be very difficult for people with cerebral palsy, these children work very hard every day of their lives.
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Vocab - Meaning:
abdomen - part of the body containing the stomach, intestines, and other important organs
artificial - made by human skill or labor; not natural
gait - a manner of walking or running
handicapped - having a physical or mental disability
therapist - a person who specializes in treatment of diseases, injuries, or disorders
wheelchair - chair on wheels, used by people who are sick or who are unable to walk