The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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New York : Viking, [2013].
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404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
Format
Book
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Lexile Measure
1260

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
Summary
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.
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1260L,Lexile
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Accelerated Reader,8.4
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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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