EBOOK
Pages
24
Year
2024
Language
English

About

Rowing events at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! Rowers push and pull oars in sync, cutting cleanly through the water. Elementary readers will learn about races and boats and discover the power and endurance it takes to win gold in this sport's sculling and sweep events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce rowing's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. A biographical story spotlights five-time gold medalist Steven Redgrave, an English rower who is considered the best rower of all time.

Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index. Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to the sport of rowing. Includes biographical facts about English rower and gold medalist Steven Redgrave, whom many consider the best rower of all time. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents photo caption From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this high-interest nonfiction series. Action photos and elementary-level text examine the featured event's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.

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