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OverviewIt's time to cheer for the inspiring athletes of the Paralympic Games! 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gail Herman , Who HQ , Andrew ThomsonPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin Workshop Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.142kg ISBN: 9781524792626ISBN 10: 1524792624 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 17 March 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGail Herman has written several biographies and nonfiction books, including Who Is Wayne Gretzky?, What Is the World Series?, What Is Climate Change?, and What Is the Stanley Cup? Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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