by Aaron Derr (Author)
The first official Paralympic Games were held in 1960 in Rome with 400 athletes competing from 23 countries. Then in 1976, the first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Sweden. The 2018 Games in PyeongChang were the biggest Winter Games ever with over 500 athletes from nearly 50 countries. Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and stamina both individually and through teamwork.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.2 x 7.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 2020
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sports of the Paralympic Games
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 0.5