Sprints, Hurdles, and Other Track Events
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
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978-0-7787-4018-6
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978-0-7787-4035-3
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Age Range | 8 - 11 |
| Dewey | 796.42 |
| Lexile | 1070L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.6 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| Subjects | Sports |
| Genres | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Crabtree Publishing |
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| Imprint | Crabtree Classics |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 8.625 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| BISACS | JNF054170, JNF054110, JNF054000 |
| Rights Included | CA, US |
| Language | English |