Running For Africa

Running For Africa

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ISBN
9780521746984
Author(s)
Helen Karlsen
Grade
Grade 6
Subject
English Readers
Series
Rainbow
Pages
24
Published
2009-03-13

Description

This book provides readers with information about athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia. It explores why so many top runners in the world come from the Great Rift Valley areas. It takes a look at the diet of these athletes and the effect of high altitudes on the body while running. Several world-class athletes are introduced. There is some mention of contributions that the athletes have made to their communities.

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