What are the paralympic games?
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator), illustrator.
Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020].
Physical Desc
106 pages, 16 unnumbered page of plates : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Status
Kids Nonfiction - Kids Books
J 796.04 HER
1 available
J 796.04 HER
1 available
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Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020].
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 106).
Description
"As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren't your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics. Participants from all around the world vie for the gold medal in a variety of sports, including archery, basketball, swimming, speed skating, and ice hockey. Author Gail Herman highlights their achievements, describes how these athletes train--both mentally and physically--for the games, and gives the reader a better understanding of what makes the Paralympic Games one of the world's most viewed sporting events"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
008-012,Penguin Workshop
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