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A sporting chance : how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games / Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Allan Drummond.
"Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this chapter book biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives." --Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781328580795
- ISBN: 1328580792
- Physical Description: 114 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | An ailment not to be treated -- Headstrong -- The miner -- A return to medicine -- Growing tension -- Night of Broken Glass -- Years of change -- Ludwig's incurables -- The return of hope -- A game changer -- The Stoke Mandeville Games -- Wheels in motion-- One good thing -- Going for gold -- Timeline of events. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages: 7 to 10. Grades: 4 to 6. |
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| Genre: | Biographies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTLD Heppner Branch | J 796.04 ALE (Text) | 37818000367369 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this chapter book biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives." --Provided by publisher.
