olympics

Looks at the history of swimming through ancient Greece and Rome through the early twenty-first century.

Discusses Olympic gymnastics, Olympic gymnasts, and their records.

"Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever, go up against one another. Until the tense, harrowing competitions leading to the Paris Olympics. Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best horsewoman in the world"--OCLC.

"Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through its biggest stars, jaw-dropping feats, and dazzling gold-medal moments. In this behind-the-scenes look, readers learn how the games' great spectacle comes together"--Provided by publisher.

"Compares and contrasts some of the greatest Olympians through charts, graphs, and ... text"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the first American Olympic basketball team, which participated in the 1936 Olympics in Nazi-controlled Germany. While Hitler considered the event little more than a chance to prove German athletic superiority, the Americans fought against a pervading belief that America should boycott the games, and rampant anti-Semitism both at home and abroad, succeeding against all odds. Discusses the team, the games they played, and their enduring legacy.

"Engaging images accompany information about Olympic records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

Geronimo Stilton is assigned to a story about the Olympics in Greece and finds himself in another mysterious adventure.

Looks at some of the best female gymnasts from around the world.

"Presents information about the history and rules of volleyball at the Olympics, including indoor and beach volleyball"--Provided by publisher.