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Author
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Featuring notes on the films by cinema historian Peter Cowie, along with a letter from Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, a short history of the project by restoration producer Adrian Wood, and hundreds of photographs from a century of Olympic games.
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"From triathlon to surving, find out everything you need to kow about the sports of the Summer Games in this fact-filled and humorous guide. Learn the essential rules and history of each sport, and make sure to pay close attention to the jarbon that will help you sound like a pro."--Page 4 of cover.
10) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today"--
12) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about basketball in the Olympics, including the history of basketball, how it became an Olympic sport, and well-known players, such as the United States' 1992 Dream Team"--
13) Volleyball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, and overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings"--
16) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
A chronological tour of the historical and social events that shaped the Olympics dedicates spreads to specific locations and how the beliefs of participating cultures impacted various competitions.
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A renowned sportswriter describes the reinvention and modern history of the Olympic Games, from its rebirth in 1896 Athens to the present, highlighting all the classic moments of highest achievement, including Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice and Usain Bolt. --Publisher's description.
"The definitive sports and social history of the modern Olympic Games--by one of the most celebrated sportswriters of our time,"--NoveList.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day. But not everyone wants to play fair someone is trying to ruin the events! Can the kids in the Most Valuable Player club solve the mystery, save the Olympics, and take home the gold? Includes sports facts"--
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