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OverviewIt's Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral in the race of the century! Seabiscuit was the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, but he'd lost practically every race he'd ever run. Who would want a funny-looking racehorse on a losing streak? Enter Charles Howard -- automobile tycoon, risk taker, and racing aficionado -- who scooped up Seabiscuit for a bargain price. With the support and care of a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, 'Biscuit began winning bigger and bigger races. Then came the biggest race of all. As Seabiscuit prepared to face War Admiral, the top racehorse in the country, the entire nation was on the edge of its seat: Could Seabiscuit really beat the Triple Crown champion? This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Meghan Mccarthy , Meghan McCarthyPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Dimensions: Width: 23.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.90cm Weight: 0.413kg ISBN: 9781416933601ISBN 10: 1416933603 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 28 October 2008 Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn engaging read aloud. --School Library Journal, starred review Light on the melodrama, heavy on the facts and right on with the silly. --Instructor magazine Light on the melodrama, heavy on the facts and right on with the silly. -- Instructor magazine Author InformationMeghan McCarthy is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children, including Earmuffs for Everyone!: How Chester Greenwood Became Known as the Inventor of Earmuffs; Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton; Pop!: The Invention of Bubble Gum; City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male; Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse; All That Trash; and Action! A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at Meghan-McCarthy.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |