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A sporting chance : how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympics Games

A sporting chance : how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympics Games

Alexander, Lori, author.
Book 2020

"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.

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Guttmann, Ludwig, 1899-1980 Juvenile literature
Jews, German Great Britain Biography Juvenile literature
Neurologists Great Britain Biography Juvenile literature
Paralympic Games History Juvenile literature
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ISBN:
9781328580795
1328580792
Description:
114 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 27 cm
Target Audience Note:
007-010
Grades 4 to 6
Notes:
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
LCCN:
2019007462
Control Number:
2812922
Other Authors:
Drummond, Allan, illustrator
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