The race of the century : the battle to break the four-minute mile
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Scholastic Focus, [2022].
Edition
First Edition.
Physical Desc
201 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 8
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Dolores County School-Public Library - DOLORHIGH - NONFICTION | 796.42 BAS | On Shelf |
Weld School - Valley High Library - NONFICTION | 796.42 BAS | On Shelf |
West Custer County Library District - YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION | YA 796.42 BASCOMB | On Shelf |
More Copies In Prospector
Loading Prospector Copies...
More Details
Published
New York : Scholastic Focus, [2022].
Format
Book
Edition
First Edition.
Street Date
2203
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 7.4, 8 Points
Level 7.4, 8 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile.There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete.Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 12 and up,Scholastic Focus.
Target Audience
Grades 10-12,Scholastic Focus.
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bascomb, N. (2022). The race of the century: the battle to break the four-minute mile (First Edition.). Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. 2022. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile. Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile Scholastic Focus, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile First Edition., Scholastic Focus, 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.