the story of the Olympics in ancient and early modern times
Bobrick, Benson
Explores the history of Olympic sport from ancient times to the modern, exploring the changes that have taken place in the Olympic Games while highlighting what has stayed the same.
How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball.
Meet Lauria Hernandez - gymnastics icon and Olympic gold medalist. At sixteen years old, Laurie has already made many of her dreams come true - and yet it's only the beginning for this incredible athlete and Olympic gymnast. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn in 2016 when she was chosen to be part of the US Olympic gymnastis team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. She then danced her way into everyone's hearts while competing on - and winning! - the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars.
A series of questions and answers about the Olympics and famous atheletes that took part, broken into four levels of difficulty to test the readers' knowlege of the Olympics, followed by a multiple choice quiz in the back of the book.
"Presents information about the rules and types of combat sports in the Olympics, including wrestling, boxing, tae kwon do, judo, and fencing"--Provided by publisher.
"An introduction to a variety of combat sports of the summer Olympics, including boxing, judo, wrestling, tae kwon do, and fencing. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport."--Provided by publisher.
"Presents information about track and field in the Olympics including events such as relays, hurdles, pole vault, javelin throw, and shot put"--Provided by publisher.
