The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
ISBN
9780670025817, 067002581X
Physical Desc
404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Bisac Subjects
Other Subjects
Athletic Performance
Biography
Biography.
History.
Olympic Games -- (11th : -- 1936 : -- Berlin, Germany)
Olympic games, 1936 (Berlin, Germany)
Rowers -- Biography.
Rowers -- United States -- Biography
Rowing -- United States -- History
Rowing -- United States -- History
Rowing -- United States -- History.
University of Washington -- History.
University of Washington -- Rowing -- History
Biography
Biography.
History.
Olympic Games -- (11th : -- 1936 : -- Berlin, Germany)
Olympic games, 1936 (Berlin, Germany)
Rowers -- Biography.
Rowers -- United States -- Biography
Rowing -- United States -- History
Rowing -- United States -- History
Rowing -- United States -- History.
University of Washington -- History.
University of Washington -- Rowing -- History
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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780670025817, 067002581X
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
Description
This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team 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,Grades 9-12,8.4,27,SD,Quiz 167221,English non-fiction.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.4,27.0,167221.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brown, D. J. (2013). The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (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. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Viking, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brown, Daniel James. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Viking, 2013.
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