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Michael Phelps

Examines the life and career of Michael Phelps, discussing his childhood, family, struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, career as a swimmer, Olympic performances, and other related topics.
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The Winter Olympics

Photographs and text describe the history and different events of the Winter Olympic games, which officially began in 1924.
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Gymnastics

"An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.
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The world of Olympics

An introduction to the Olympic Games, chronicling the history of the games from antiquity through the Beijing games in 2008, and describing athletic accomplishments, controversies, and plans for the 2012 games in London.
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Sports heroes of ancient Greece

Adrastos, a trainer, describes what it is like to be a sports hero in ancient Greece, looks at various Olympic events, and shares stories of famous athletes.

Swimming, diving, and other water sports

Explores several swimming events, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo, presenting illustrated facts on Olympic athletes, world records, and other related topics.

Rowing, sailing, and other sports on water

Provides fun facts and brief histories of each type of water sports played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Decathlon, high jump, and other field events

Provides fun facts and brief histories of each type of field event played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

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