olympics

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.

"The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind tennis, while learning about motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear"--Provided by publisher.

As the Istanbul Olympics loom near and an injury threatens record-breaking sprinter Paris Troy's chances of winning a gold medal, Paris is tempted by his brother into using performance-enhancing drugs.

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.

Describes the story of the Olympic Games, the courage, prowess, and strength of the athletes, the obstacles to be overcome including religious conflict, prejudice, war, and economic strife, and the occasional hilarity.

Offers a behind-the-scenes view of the Olympics, describing how the Olympics originated, who the athletes are, and what goes in to running the games smoothly.

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.

What's it like to have a famous sister-and always live in her shadow? Skater Sister tells the story of the 14-year-old younger sister of an Olympic figure skating hopeful. First romance and sibling rivalry play out against the background of the run-up to the 2014 Winter Olympics, with a dramatic ending on February 20, 2104, the day of the Ladies' Figure Skating Final in Sochi (from website).

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