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Book

12 reasons to love track and field

Call Number

  • J 796.42 KORT (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Mankato, Minnesota : 12 Story Library, [2018]

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grade 4 to 6.

Summary

Track stars are known as the fastest humans on earth and the greatest athletes alive. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates the sport s most exciting names, events, and facts.

Contents

  • Track is an original Olympic sport
  • Reaction time is fast
  • Jesse Owens made world history
  • Some events test many skills
  • Sprinters are the fastest people on earth
  • Marathons are the ultimate test
  • Hurdles make races harder
  • Some runners are as good as gold
  • The world championships are exciting
  • Technology gives athletes an edge
  • The paralympics let all compete
  • High jumpers grab big air
  • Fact sheet
  • Glossary
  • For more information
  • Index
  • About the author.

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