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Mar 17, 2020 | ISBN 9781524792626 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Mar 17, 2020 | ISBN 9781524792640 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Which of these facts are true?A doctor in England came up with the idea for these games while treating wounded World War II soldiersOne swimmer has earned fifty-five medals, the most of any Paralympian The Paralympics are now televised worldwide
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.
Gail Herman has written many books for children, including easy-to-reads such as Flower Girl, Otto the Cat, What a Hungry Puppy,… More about Gail Herman
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