{"product_id":"the-boys-in-the-boat-the-true-story-of-an-american-teams-epic-journey-to-win-gold-at-the-1936-olympics-hardcover","title":"The Boys in the Boat: The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel James Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe #1 \"New York Times\"bestsellerabout the Greatest Generationfreshly adapted for the next generation. \u003cbr\u003eFor readers of\"Unbroken,\" out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler. \u003cbr\u003e At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism. \u003cbr\u003e This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 \"New York Times\" bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel James Brown is the author of two previous nonfiction books, \"The Indifferent Stars Above\" and \"Under a Flaming Sky, \"which was a finalist for a Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Discover Award.\"\" He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. Helives outsideSeattle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 357\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470852014258,"sku":"9781410499561","price":42.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/fb6fa8bd0a68527996b626902dbd31b7.webp?v=1779101257","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-boys-in-the-boat-the-true-story-of-an-american-teams-epic-journey-to-win-gold-at-the-1936-olympics-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}