Bibliograph

A sporting chance, how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games, Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Allan Drummond

Type

Label

A sporting chance, how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games, Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Allan Drummond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-106) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages: 7 to 10Grades: 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A sporting chance

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Lori Alexander ; illustrated by Allan Drummond

Sub title

how Ludwig Guttmann created the Paralympic Games

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification