The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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1 kit (8 books (404 pages ; 55 cm), 1 discussion guide in folder (unpaged), 1 sign-up sheet ; in tote (20 x 29 x 43 cm) + CD (12 audio discs (14 hr., 15 min.)).
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English
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UG
Level 8.4, 27 Points
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1260

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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 (Book Club Kit.). Penguin Books.

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. Penguin Books.

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 Penguin Books, 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 Book Club Kit., Penguin Books, 2013.

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