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The Race of the Century: the Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile (Scholastic Focus) Hardcover - 2022

by Bascomb, Neal

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Scholastic, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title The Race of the Century: the Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile (Scholastic Focus)
  • Author Bascomb, Neal
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated
  • Date 2022-04-05
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 42737064-6
  • ISBN 9781338628463 / 1338628461
  • Weight 0.85 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.35 x 5.67 x 1.26 in (21.21 x 14.40 x 3.20 cm)
  • Ages 13 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 8 - 12
  • Reading level 1030
  • Library of Congress subjects Runners (Sports), Bannister, Roger
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2021020013
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

Citations

  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 03/01/2022, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2022, Page 0
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2022, Page 0
  • Kirkus Reviews, 01/01/2022, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2022, Page 125

About the author

Neal Bascomb is the author of The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile, which Kirkus Reviews calls a "gripping narrative nonfiction tale" and The Nazi Hunters, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award, among numerous other awards. School Library Journal called his second young adult book, Sabotage, "excellent" in a starred review and The Grand Escape a "fantastic pick for avid history readers" also in a starred review. His book The Racers was named a BCCB Blue Ribbon Book and a starred review from School Library Journal called The Racers "Highly Recommended." In addition, he is the author of six nonfiction books for adults on subjects ranging from a 1905 Russian submarine mutiny to a contemporary high school robotics team. The Perfect Mile, Winter Fortress, and Hunting Eichmann went on to be New York Times and international bestsellers. Neal lives in Philadelphia with his family and rascal dog, Moses. Please visit his website at nealbascomb.com and follow him on Facebook @nealrbascomb.

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