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Captured History Sports
Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author), Nardo, Don (Author)

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ISBN: 0756553091     ISBN-13: 9780756553098
Publisher: Compass Point Books
OUR PRICE: $120.09  

Binding Type: Other - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General
Age Level: 10-12
Grade Level: 5-7
Series: Captured History Sports
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 9.4" W x 10.6" L (4.25 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
Features: Ikids
 
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Publisher Description:
Can iconic photographs of sporting events help people better understand their world? Yes they can. This new series, which builds on the award-winning Captured History formula, turns an eye to transformational moments in sports and the iconic images that were viewed around the world. Combining biography, history, media literacy, and sports, this series focuses on famous photos that became well known beyond the world of sports. The books detail the initial reactions to the photos and why the images resonate today.

Contributor Bio(s): Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.Nardo, Don: - Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.
 
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