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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
Special Olympics
By Mike Kennedy
Part of the A True Book series
Explore the inspiring world of the Special Olympics and its unique events.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 5 ratings
47 pages· 1,782 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
$25.00Save 7%
Bookroo's summary
Dive into the inspiring world of the Special Olympics, where athletes with intellectual disabilities showcase their talents. Discover the history, events, and the spirit that drives these extraordinary games. What challenges do these athletes face, and how do they triumph against the odds? This engaging exploration offers a glimpse into a world where determination and courage redefine competition.
From the publisher
Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive To Find Out More section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, and redesigned with a fresh new look in 1996, the new True Books series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 47
- Words
- 1,782
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1020L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.2
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 75109
Publication
- Published
- December 2, 2005
- First published
- September 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Childrens Pr
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780516223384
- LCCN
- 2001047201
- OCLC
- 47739486
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