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"An overview of the Paralympic Games featuring sports played by Individuals and teams of athletes competing against each other ... Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and skills, stamina and endurance both individually and through teamwork."-- Provided by publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's wheelchair sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index."-- Provided by publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q & A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

"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...

The Paralympics are a series of sporting events for elite athletes with different physical abilities. This book examines the five Paralympic winter sports, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling, and the athletes who compete in them. Prepare to be inspired by their courage, skill, and dedication to their sport.

"This is the true story of Jean-Baptiste Alaize. Now an exceptional sprinter and long jumper, Jean-Baptiste lost his right leg when he was just three years old during the civil war in Burundi. When he met his adoptive dad, Robert, Jean-Baptiste had never seen a white man before. But they bonded over the fact that his dad too had lost his right leg in an accident years before. Through the story of this extraordinary athlete, The Long Jump tackles themes...

Tatyana nació con espina bífida en Rusia y se crió en un orfanato donde caminó con sus manos durante los primeros seis años de su vida. En 1994, fue adoptada y se mudó a los Estados Unidos. A la edad de ocho años, Tatyana comenzó a competir y batir récords. Hoy en día, es considerada la mejor corredora en silla de ruedas de todos los tiempos y la mujer más rápida del mundo. "This is the story of 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden....

"En esta divertida y completa guía sobre los deportes olímpicos y paralímpicos encontrarás información muy interesante y datos de lo más sorprendentes. Descubre cómo comenzaron los Juegos Olímpicos modernos, cuáles son las úlitmas novedades y qué necesitas para aspirar al podio. Si no te asusta el esfuerzo, eres muy deportista...y bastante cabezota, ¿a qué estás esperando?"--Back cover. From boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes...