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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.

Titles

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Cover: Goalball
Goalball
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of goalball, the classification system used for the sport, and notable More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 780
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Para Alpine Skiing
Para Alpine Skiing
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of Para alpine skiing, the classification system used for the sport,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 860
  • ATOS 5.1
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Para Cycling
Para Cycling
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of Para cycling, the classification system used for the sport, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 840
  • ATOS 5.4
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Para Swimming
Para Swimming
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of Para swimming, the classification system for the sport, and notable More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 830
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Para Track and Field
Para Track and Field
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of Para track and field, the classification system for the sport, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 840
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Sitting Volleyball
Sitting Volleyball
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of sitting volleyball, the classification system for the sport, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 870
  • ATOS 5.2
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Sled Hockey
Sled Hockey
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of sled hockey, the classification system used for the sport, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 900
  • ATOS 5.1
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Wheelchair Basketball
Wheelchair Basketball
From the Series: Paralympic Sports

Explores the history of wheelchair basketball, the classification system used for the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 890
  • ATOS 5.4
  • Copyright 2024
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5