Description |
114 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Audience |
Ages: 7 to 10. |
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Grades: 4 to 6. |
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. |
Contents |
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. |
Audience |
960L Lexile |
Reading Level |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.6 2 508615. |
Subject |
Paralympic Games -- History.
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Guttmann, Ludwig, 1899-1980.
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Subject(S) |
Neurologists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Jews, German -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Biographies.
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Added Name(S) |
Drummond, Allan, illustrator.
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ISBN |
9781328580795 (hardcover) |
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