What are the paralympic games?
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator), illustrator.
NoveList Series:
Series:
Published:
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
106 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
810L
Rating:
Ages 8-12
Status:
Description
It's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic Games!
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.
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.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 796.04 H42w (WHO/WHAT/WHERE Series)
Available
Nov 22, 2024
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781524792626, 1524792624, 9781524792633, 1524792632
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Level 5.5, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
810
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
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 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.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Herman, G., & Thomson, A. (. b. i. (2020). What are the paralympic games? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and Andrew (Children's book illustrator), Thomson. 2020. What Are the Paralympic Games? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and Andrew (Children's book illustrator), Thomson, What Are the Paralympic Games? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail and Andrew (Children's book illustrator) Thomson. What Are the Paralympic Games? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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