The race of the century : the battle to break the four-minute mile
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Scholastic Focus, 2022.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781338628463, 1338628461
Physical Desc
201 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 8
Status
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Teen/YA Nonfiction
J 796.42 Bascomb
1 available
J 796.42 Bascomb
1 available
North County Branch - Teen/YA Nonfiction
J 796.42 Bascomb
1 available
J 796.42 Bascomb
1 available
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Published
New York : Scholastic Focus, 2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781338628463, 1338628461
Accelerated Reader
MG+
Level 7.4, 8 Points
Level 7.4, 8 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete. Spanning three continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years of the golden age of sport"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 12 and up,Scholastic Focus
Target Audience
Grades 10-12,Scholastic Focus
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Teen/YA Nonfiction | J 796.42 Bascomb | Available |
| North County Branch - Teen/YA Nonfiction | J 796.42 Bascomb | Available |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardsville Public Library - Teen/YA Nonfiction | YA 796.42 BAS | Available |
| Montville Township Library - Teen/YA Nonfiction - New | YA 796.4209 BASCOMB | Available |
| Morris County Library - Teen/YA Nonfiction | 796.42 BAS | Available |
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Teen/YA Nonfiction | YA 796.42 BAS | Available |
| Mountainside Public Library - Teen/YA Nonfiction | YA 796.42 BAS | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bascomb, N. (2022). The race of the century: the battle to break the four-minute mile (First edition.). Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. 2022. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile. Scholastic Focus.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile Scholastic Focus, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bascomb, Neal. The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-minute Mile First edition., Scholastic Focus, 2022.
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