| Descript |
114 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
|
text txt rdacontent |
|
unmediated n rdamedia |
|
volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.6 2 2 508615 |
| Audience |
Ages: 7 to 10. |
|
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. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Paralympic Games -- History -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Guttmann, Ludwig, 1899-1980 -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Guttmann, Ludwig, 1899-1980.
|
|
Paralympic Games -- History.
|
|
Neurologists -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Jews, German -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Neurologists.
|
|
Jews, German -- Great Britain -- Biography.
|
|
SPORTS & RECREATION / General. |
|
Biography.
|
| Add Author |
Drummond, Allan, illustrator.
|
| ISBN |
9781328580795 |
|
1328580792 |
|
