Paralympic sports

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic basketball, tennis, rugby, and fencing events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's wheelchair sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various types of wheelchair sports at the Paralympic games, including basketball, rugby, and fencing. Informs how the games are played and the equipment athletes use, including wheelchair modifications. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes different types of water sports at the Paralympic games, including swimming, kayaking, and rowing. Informs of adaptations made to each sport, how fairness is established, and how each sport is played. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes various types of team sports at the Paralympic games, including football, sitting volleyball, and goalball. Informs how the games are played and how fairness is established. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

Describes various types of individual sports at the Paralympic games, including cycling, archery, and track and field events. Informs how the games are played, including modifications, and athletes' endurance. Features photographs, a glossary, and resources for further research.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic athletics, cycling, archery, and triathlon events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's individual sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they differ from their Olympic counterpart"--Provided by publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q&A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, books and websites, and index"--Provided by the publisher.