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2) Seabiscuit
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Story of Seabiscuit, the most popular thoroughbred horse during the Depression, focusing on the animal, trainer, owner, and jockeys.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 480L
Language
English
Description
The true story of Seabiscuit, the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time. But he'd lost nearly every race he'd run. Automobile tycoon Charles Howard took a risk and purchased Seabiscuit for a bargain price. With a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, Seabiscuit began winning. But could he really beat the Triple Crown Champion?
4) Seabiscuit
Pub. Date
©2003.
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938.
7) The 1930s
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
In 1929, there were few critics of a stock market seeming to rise without limits. Presidents and economists alike confidently predicted that America would soon enter a "New Era" when everyone could be rich. Ultimately the promise of an economic boom disappeared almost overnight.
In 1933 President Roosevelt sent legislation to Conngress aimed at providing relief for the 1 out of every 4 American workers who were unemployed. This included a proposal...
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"The 1930s brought with them events we still feel the effects of today -- the Great Depression and Prohibition. With mounting global tensions and domestic despair, colorful gangsters and public works projects, the roar of the '20s faded quickly. Experience all the highs and lows of the '30s with this DVD set"--Container.
14) Seabiscuit
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938.
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