Sue Macy
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics from their inception in 1924 to today, including profiles of the Olympic athletes and information on the lesser-known winter sports. Also includes an Olympic almanac with information about each Olympiad.
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Unabridged
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1280L
Language
English
Description
A finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, Sue Macy's Wheels of Change offers young listeners an eye-opening account of how, beginning in the late 19th century, the bicycle helped change the course of women's history. Macy meticulously documents how women used the freedom of their newfound mobility to effect social change even in the face of constant challenges. ''A strong, high-interest choice for both classroom and...