The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
(Book - Regular Print)

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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
Physical Desc
404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Orme School of Arizona - NF - Nonfiction Books
796.123 BRO
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Prescott High School - NF - Nonfiction Books
797.12 BRO
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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Lexile measure
1260

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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.
Target Audience
1260 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1260L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,8.4,27.0,Quiz 167221,English non-fiction.
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Accelerated Reader,Grades 9-12,8.4,27,SD,Quiz 167221,English non-fiction.
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Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.4,27,167221.
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Accelerated Reader,UG,8.4,27.0,Quiz 167221,English non-fiction.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,Grades 9-12,8.4,27,SD,Quiz 167221,English non-fiction.

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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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