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Wilma Rudolph

running for Gold
"As a child, Wilma Rudolph suffered from polio and wore a leg brace. In 1960, she became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track and field at an Olympics"--.

GOATs of Olympic sports

Looks at the achievements of several notable Olympic athletes.

The science behind water sports

2020
Early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind water sports, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear.

12 reasons to love swimming

"Amazing records. Millisecond victories. Fun for all ages. There are many reasons to love swimming-discover 12 of them! Topics include swimming's history, four different strokes, elite competitions like the Olympics, and famous athletes, such as Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky." --.

Volleyball

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 Kari Walsh Jennings.

GOATs of Olympic sports

2022
Looks at the achievements of several notable Olympic athletes.

Olympic records

2021
"Describes Olympic records including most medals won, most gold medals won in a row, most Olympic appearances, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Dive in

"Books in the GAME DAY series give readers a behind the scenes peek at their favorite sports, told from the point of view of a professional insider. This book is all about Olympic swimming/diving"--.

Inaugural ballers

the true story of the first US women's Olympic basketball team
"Twenty years before women's soccer became an Olympic sport and two decades before the formation of the WNBA, the '76 US women's basketball team laid the foundation for the incredible rise of women's sports in America at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels. Though they were unknowns from small schools such as Delta State, the University of Tennessee at Martin and John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo, Nebraska, at the time of the '76 Olympics, the American team included a roster of players who would go on to become some of the most legendary figures in the history of basketball. From Pat Head, Nancy Lieberman, Ann Meyers, Lusia Harris, coach Billie Moore, and beyond--these women took on the world and proved everyone wrong. Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the women who paved the way for girls everywhere"--From the publisher's web site.

Olympic GOATs

the greatest athletes of all time
2022
"How do you pick Olympic GOATs? Is it gymnast Simone Biles or swimmer Michael Phelps? Or maybe it's the entire 1992 basketball team. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of the Olympic Games and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.

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