Paralympic Sports
In the Paralympic Games, the best athletes with disabilities compete for a chance to win gold. This series examines different Paralympic sports, highlighting how those sports came into existence, how they've been adapted for people with disabilities, the classification systems used that allow athletes with varying abilities to participate, and notable athletes within each sport. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the history of goalball, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 780
- ATOS 4.7
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of Para alpine skiing, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 860
- ATOS 5.1
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of Para cycling, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 840
- ATOS 5.4
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of Para swimming, the classification system for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 830
- ATOS 5.3
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of Para track and field, the classification system for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 840
- ATOS 5.3
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of sitting volleyball, the classification system for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 870
- ATOS 5.2
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of sled hockey, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 900
- ATOS 5.1
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Explores the history of wheelchair basketball, the classification system used for the sport, and notable athletes. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics,… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- Lexile 890
- ATOS 5.4
- Copyright 2024
- Dimensions 8 x 9.5