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 Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2013].
ISBN
9780143130833, 9780670025817, 067002581X, 9780143125471, 0143125478, 9780593512302, 9780143125471
Lexile measure
1260L
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Published
New York : Viking Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780143130833, 9780670025817, 067002581X, 9780143125471, 0143125478, 9780593512302, 9780143125471
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
Lexile measure
1260

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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.
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1260L,Lexile
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Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.4,27,167221.

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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 Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc..

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 Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

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 Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc, 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 Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2013.

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