winter olympics

Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and more. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium.

"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium"--.

The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through every obstacle in life to reach those goals. This entertaining book examines the life and skiing talents of an amazing athlete.

Three buddies and their powers from the magic locker must help Mike Eruzione who played for the United States men's ice hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Captures the heroics of the Winter Olympics from an unlikely Jamaican bobsled team to an unforgettable USSR vs. US hockey match.

Explores the various types of figuring skating as a sport in the Winter Olympics from individual and couples to ice dancing. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Provides information on the Olympic sports of bobsled and luge, covering facts and records as well as dramatic stories of performances. Includes color photographs.

An introduction to the winter Olympic sport of speed skating, exploring the history and economics of the sport.

Explores the way the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team served to bring Americans together in a time we needed it most.

An introduction to the winter Olympic sport of figure skating, exploring the history and economics of the sport.