Examines the history of the Olympic Games and their modern revival, looks at the highlights of the global games since World War II, and discusses host countries, Olympic sports, and controversies.
Photographs and text provide a brief biography on Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps that describes his experiences at the 2008 Olympic games, his early swimming career, and other related topics.
Photographs and text profile Olympians from around the world, describing the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Fanny Blankers-Koen, Abebe Bikila, Carl Lewis, Cathy Freeman, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and others.
Photographs and text describe key moments from the history of the Olympic Games, providing a brief historic overview of the games, and sharing a time line of Olympic events from 1896 to 2012.
Presents a history of the Olympics since its revival in the nineteenth century including information on athletes, events, host cities, and the ceremonies.
Presents a photographic overview of the history of the Olympic Games, from its origins in Ancient Greece, through its rebirth in nineteenth century France, to twenty-first century, including highlights the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
An overview of the Olympic Games throughout their history; highlighting some of the achievements, records, and humorous and tragic moments; and discussing such aspects as boycotts, terrorism, and drug use.
Presents a history of the women who competed in the Olympic games, arranged chronologically, with a discussion of their exclusion in early games to the present, where they compete in all sports.
