The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Published:
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2013.
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
Large print edition.
Physical Desc:
743 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Lexile measure:
1260L
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Description

Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781410459541, 1410459543
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Lexile measure:
1260

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 691-737).
Description
Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,8.4,27,167221

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APA Citation (style guide)

Brown, D. J. (2013). The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Large print edition. Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. 2013. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James, 1951-, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Large print edition. Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2013.

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