Description
Always among the most exciting events at the Olympics, track events include any foot race that tests a runner's speed. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors. Sports include - 100-meters - 200-meters - 400-metrers - 4 x 100-meters relay - 4 x 400-meters relay - 800-meters - 1,500-meters - short-sprint hurdles - 400-meters hurdles - steeplechase - 5,000-meters - 10,000-meters - walking races - marathon
Title Metadata
Author: |
Page, Jason |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Classics |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2008 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
796.42 |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reading Level: |
6.6 |
Guided Reading Level: |
S |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 4 |
Lexile Level: |
1070 |
Lexile Range: |
Advanced Reader (1000 - 1299) |
