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Lucas at the Paralympics / by Igor Plohl ; illustrated by Urška Stropnik Šonc ; sidebar illustrations by Nika Lopert ; English translation by Kristina Alice Waller.
"Lucas the Lion discovers the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage"--Provided by publisher. Includes sidebars about how athletes who are blind, wear prosthetics, or use wheelchairs compete in different events, as well as the history of the Paralympic Games.
Record details
- ISBN: 0823447650
- ISBN: 9780823447657
- Physical Description: 29 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Translated from the Slovenian. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Paralympic Games > Juvenile fiction. Lion > Juvenile fiction. People with disabilities > Juvenile fiction. Athletes > Juvenile fiction. Animals > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | STO JP Plohl | 31681020161659 | PICTURE | Available | - |
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"Lucas the Lion discovers the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage"-- - Random House, Inc.
Introduce your child to the Paralympics--where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage.
Lucas and Eddie, two physically disabled friends, visit the Paralympics and cheer on blind and physically challenged athletes as they compete in running, swimming, sitting volleyball, para archery, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair basketball, and more.
Readers learn about some of the rules that expedite play and that even the playing field. For example, blind runners wear blindfolds so none of the competitors (some totally blind and some with limited sight) have an unfair advantage. Also, all of the blind competitors are tethered to guides.
Author Igor Plohl, who lost the use of his legs after a spinal injury, is a teacher and passionate advocate for raising awareness of physical disability. As a teacher, he knows the questions children ask and how to answer them.
A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
