olympics

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.

Photographs and text explore the technological innovations that have made an impact on the Olympic Games, describing technology for the summer, winter, and Paralympic games, and discussing how technology is used to catch and prevent cheating. Includes a chart that compares Olympic records.

Includes an overview of the Olympic swimming and diving events and refers to famous performances while presenting information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

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.

Recounts the story of the Olympics held in Berlin in 1936, and how the Nazis attempted to turn the games into a propaganda tool for their cause.

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.

Describes the history of the ancient Olympic Games, when and where they originated, the Games' founder, and the different sports and athletic events in the early games.