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Paralympic sports events / by Johnson, Robin(Robin R.);
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Paralympic games -- Alpine skiing events -- Downhill -- Slalom -- Giant slalom -- Super-G -- Nordic skiing events -- Cross-country skiing: individual -- Cross-country skiing: relay -- Short-distance biathlon -- Long-distance biathlon -- Ice sledge hockey -- Wheelchair curling -- Snapshot of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.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.NC1160LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games.; Athletes with disabilities.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Lucas at the Paralympics / by Plohl, Igor,author.; Šonc, Urška Stropnik,illustrator.; Lopert, Nika,illustrator.; Waller, Kristina Alice,translator.;
"Lucas the Lion discovers the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage"--Ages 4-8.Grades K-1.AD920LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Paralympic Games; Athletes; Lion; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Brenna Huckaby : paralympic snowboarding champ / by Berne, Emma Carlson,1979-author.(CARDINAL)352645;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Going for gold -- A young gymnast -- A courageous fight -- Snowboard love -- Training time -- Snowboard champion."Brenna Huckaby was diagnosed with bone cancer at 14 years old and had her right leg amputated above the knee. That could have been the end of her sports career. Instead, the former gymnast took a different route. She fell in love with snowboarding and went on to become a gold-medal Paralympian. Learn how she overcame obstacles to make it to the top of the podium in this inspiring biography"--Ages 8-11Grades 4-6710LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Huckaby, Brenna, 1996-; Athletes with disabilities; Athletes with disabilities; Gymnasts; Gymnasts; Snowboarders; Snowboarders;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Sports of the Paralympic Games / by Derr, Aaron,author.(CARDINAL)688920; Sperling, Thomas,1952-illustrator.(CARDINAL)369739;
007-010.Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index."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."--Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games; Sports for people with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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What are the paralympic games? / by Herman, Gail,1959-author.(CARDINAL)352417; Thomson, Andrew,illustrator.(CARDINAL)754510;
Includes bibliographical references (page 106).What are the Paralympic Games? -- The idea forms -- The early years -- Challenge on the court -- Growth and change -- Legend in the pool -- Paralympic breakthroughs -- Wheels on the track -- A victory, a scandal, and a record -- It happened in Athens -- Teammates and rivals -- Unexpected endings -- All-around athletes -- 2018 and beyond."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."--Ages 8-12810LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Paralympic Games; Sports for people with disabilities; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 29 / Total copies: 31
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Team sports at the Paralympics / by Bowers, Matt(Matthew David),1976-author.(CARDINAL)826519;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Going for gold -- Football -- Sitting volleyball -- Goalball -- The next Paralympics.Junior Library Guild"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, books and websites, and index"--Provided by the publisher.Ages 8-10.Grades 3-5.570570LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated ReaderA Junior Library Guild selection
Subjects: Athletes with disabilities; Sports for people with disabilities; Team sports;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Wheelchair sports at the Paralympics / by Bowers, Matt(Matthew David),1976-author.(CARDINAL)826519;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Going for gold -- Wheelchair basketball -- Wheelchair tennis -- Wheelchair rugby -- Wheelchair fencing -- The next Paralympics -- Glossary -- Read more -- Websites -- Index."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."--Grades: K to Grade 3.570LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games; Sports for people with disabilities; Wheelchair sports;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Water sports at the Paralympics / by Bowers, Matt(Matthew David),1976-author.(CARDINAL)826519;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Going for gold -- Para swimming -- Rowing -- Canoe -- The next Paralympics."A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic swimming, canoe, and rowing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's water 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.Grades K-3.620LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games; Aquatic sports; Sports for people with disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Declan Farmer : paralympic hockey star / by Chandler, Matt,author.(CARDINAL)395941;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Presidential honors -- Childhood challenges -- International teen star -- Paralympic star -- Return to gold -- A bright future."Declan Farmer has never let anything hold him back. Despite being born with only partial legs, Farmer has been an avid athlete since youth. He fell in love with sled hockey and quickly became a teen sensation. Farmer has led the USA Paralympic Sled Hockey Team to not one, but two, Paralympic gold medals. Learn what it took for him to get to the podium and where he would like to go from there"--Ages 8-11Grades 4-6820LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Farmer, Declan, 1997-; Athletes with disabilities; Athletes with disabilities; Hockey for people with disabilities; Hockey players; Hockey players; Hockey; People with disabilities;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Individual sports at the Paralympics / by Bowers, Matt(Matthew David),1976-author.(CARDINAL)826519;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The best of the best -- Para athletics -- Cycling -- Archery -- Triathlon -- Future Paralympics."A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic athletics, cycling, archery, and triathlon events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's individual 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."--Grades: K-3.570LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Paralympic Games; Athletes with disabilities; Sports for people with disabilities;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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