olympic games

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

"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.

Describes the track events of the Olympic Games.

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.

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

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

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

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.

"Learn more about . . . Olympic soccer history with chapters covering . . . matches for men's and women's Olympic soccer"--Provided by publisher.