Book Detail
Strongest Man in the World, The: Louis Cyr |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Debon, Nicolas | Illustrator: |
| Title: Strongest Man in the World, The: Louis Cyr | Date: 2007 |
| Publisher: Groundwood Books | City: Toronto |
| ISBN, paperback: 13-978-0-88899-731 | ISBN, hardback: |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: |
| Family: Yes | Young Adult: |
| Picture: Yes | |
General Information: |
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| Book Type(s): biography and autobiography, graphic novel, easy reading | |
HSE Descriptor(s): social studies |
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Summary: |
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| The text of this book goes far beyond just being the biography of a famous 20th century strong man, Louis Cyr. It is a description of early health mores and an evolution of the circus concept. Additionally, we learn a little about the other famous circus performers and their skills. An informative Afterward with primary source photographs adds further dimension to the graphic style format of the book. A really unusual genre. | |
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| The book lends itself to reading more about sports figures who may be little know but have accomplished amazing feats. Fluency activities, time lines, research projects based on the list of athletes provided on the inside of the front cover are a few of them. Another option would be to research other "ests" in the world and report on them. | |
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