Overview
A celebration of the Paralympic Games for young readers
A celebration of the Paralympic Games! The profile of the Paralympics is on the rise and the 2020 Games in Tokyo are set to be the biggest yet, with over 4,400 athletes taking part in 537 medal events, from 5-a-side football to powerlifting and from badminton to boccia. Paralympic Power gives all the essential background information on the Paralympics, from how they originated to how the different events are categorised and staged.
Interviews with Paralympians both past and present reveal the personalities behind the Games.
Perfect reading for children aged 8 and up.
Contents:
Paralympic power!
Paralympic classification
Archery
Shooting
Athletics
Triathlon
Rowing
Cycling
Football 5-a-side
Goalball
Judo
Taekwando
Sitting volleyball
Wheelchair basketball
Swimming
Wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair rugby
Snowboard
Ice sports
Superstars extra
Glossary and Find out more
Index
This book title, Paralympic Power, ISBN: 9781526308061, by Paul Mason, published by Hachette Children's (May 12, 2020) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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