What are the paralympic games?
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulda Area Elementary School - Series | Her PB AR What is/are | AR 5.5 | On Shelf |
| Jackson County Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 796.04 HER | On Shelf | |
| Rock County Community Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J 796.04 HER | On Shelf | |
| Westbrook-Walnut Grove Elementary - Juvenile Non-Fiction | 796.087 PARALYMPIC | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
106 pages, 16 pages unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Lexile measure
810
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
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
Ages 8-12,Penguin Workshop.
Target Audience
810L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,5.5,1,509289.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Herman, G., & Thomson, A. (2020). What are the paralympic games? . Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and Andrew, Thomson. 2020. What Are the Paralympic Games?. Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and Andrew, Thomson. What Are the Paralympic Games? Penguin Workshop, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Herman, Gail, and Andrew Thomson. What Are the Paralympic Games? Penguin Workshop, 2020.
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