olympic games

Biography of track and field athlete Gwen Torrence, a world record holder discussing her life, contests, and gold medal performance in the 1992 Olymics.

Presents facts and statistics about past Olympics using text, flaps, wheels, and pull tabs.

Captures the spirit of the Olympic games and relates the origins and history of the sports competition that began with a small contest in 776 B.C. in Greece, and after being revived in 1896 grew into a major international event that continues to attract an audience of millions.

Examines the role the 1936 Olympic Games played in the development of Hitler's Third Reich and international sporting competition, with essays discussing the political and sporting issues surrounding the individual nations' involvement.

Recounts the story of four young men and their quest for an Olympic gold medal.

Tells the story behind the training of four young gold-medalist swimmers.

Reviews the history of the winter Olympics beginning with the games in ancient Greece and continuing through 1998.

This book introduces the Winter Olympics, describing the sports events and the greatest stars on snow and ice.