special olympics

Provides an introduction to the Special Olympics, exploring the topic through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

"Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Special Olympics in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a table of contents, author biography, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, and index"--Provided by the publisher.

A memoir by the chairman of the Special Olympics, in which he explores experiences throughout his life that have prompted and encouraged him to see the wisdom in, and appreciate the diversity of, the various individuals he has come to know through his family, career, volunteer work, and faith.

This book profiles accomplished disabled Americans and explains the challenges they have overcome. It describes the victories they have won, such as the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and how such laws benefit all Americans.

As the Silver Blades team up with skaters preparing for an event in the Special Olympics, Nikki Simon has difficulty connecting with her partner, a talented athlete with Down's syndrome.

The story of Bryan Lambke's journey to the Special Olympics competition in Ireland.

Having promised her younger brother that she will watch him race in the Special Olympics, Cristina is offered the chance to meet a famous author--her favorite--on the same day and must make a tough choice.

Covers the history of the Special Olympics, the various events in which mentally and physically handicapped athletes compete, and some of the people involved in this international competition.

Aspiring to make the varsity track team, thirteen-year-old Harold neglects his brain-damaged friend Billy, until a crisis leads him to transfer his dreams of championship to Billy.