Special features: "Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction" a 60 minute documentary ; Comprehensive leader's guide with four lesson plans, background information and more; Reproducible student handouts, including comprehension and discussion questions, puzzles, activities, coloring, and more.".
Summary:
National hero Eric Liddell is Scotland's pride and joy. The entire country is eager to watch him bring home Olympic gold in the 100-meter race. But when Eric makes the stunning announcement that he won't race on Sunday because of his religious convictions, he is soon labeled a disgrace and a traitor. See how Eric's famous stand during the 1924 Olympics prepares hm for even greater challenges as a missionary to China during World War II" -- container.
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