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Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 33
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Geronimo goes to Athens to report on the Olympics, and after observing some of the games he and detective Hercule Poirat become suspicious about Cyrus von Snootrat who seems to be winning every Olympic event and they decide to investigate him.
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Atlanta 1996 marks the centenary of the modern Olympic Games. Featuring more than 750 spectacular photographs by top sports journalists, Chronicle of the Olympics brings to life every Summer and Winter Olympic Games since Athens 1896. Witness the triumphs and the disappointments - Jesse Owens's four gold medal wins at the 1936 Berlin Games; Mark Spitz winning seven golds at the 1972 Munich Games; Ben Johnson being stripped of his 100-meter gold at...
5) Olympics!
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1996
Language
English
Description
Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth-century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shares the stories behind some of the Olympics' extraordinary feats, including Bob Beamon smashing the Olympic record in the long jump, Nadia Comneci's perfect score in gymnastics, and Michael Phelps' eighth gold medal win.
16) Olympics
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A chronological tour of the historical and social events that shaped the Olympics dedicates spreads to specific locations and how the beliefs of participating cultures impacted various competitions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by teams of athletes competing against each other ... The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world in a show of sportsmanship."--
20) Curling
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate the Winter Games with this high-interest introduction to curling, the team sport known for its rocks and brooms. Also included is a biographical story about curler Anna Hasselborg"--
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