What are the paralympic games?
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Thomson, Andrew (Children's book illustrator), illustrator.
Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020].
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Donelson - Kids Non-Fiction | j796.0456 H5513w | On Shelf |
| Main Library - Kids Non-Fiction | j796.0456 H5513w | Checked Out |
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Published
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
106 pages, 16 unnumbered page of plates : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Language
English
Reading Level
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
Ages 8-12,Penguin Workshop.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Herman, G., & Thomson, A. (. b. i. (2020). What are the paralympic games? . Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and Andrew (Children's book illustrator), 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 (Children's book illustrator), Thomson. What Are the Paralympic Games? Penguin Workshop, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Herman, Gail, and Andrew (Children's book illustrator) Thomson. What Are the Paralympic Games? Penguin Workshop, 2020.
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