| Descript. |
32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Winter Olympic sports
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
Paralympics.
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Athletes with disabilities.
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| ISBN |
9780778740445 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0778740447 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780778740254 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
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0778740250 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
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