olympics

Profiles the twelve female athletes and coach of the 1996 United States Women's National Basketball Team and discusses their personal journeys, and their journey as a team, to win gold medals at the 1996 Olympics.

Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.

Provides young sports fans with a fascinating guide to the events surrounding the Olympic games.

An alphabet book of the Olympic Games, accompanied by facts about the history of the Olympics from their origins in Ancient Greece to the current day.

After Pelops, son of Tantulus and grandson of the Greek god Zeus, wins the hand of Hippodamia in a chariot race, he decrees that Olympic games are to be held every four years.

This fact-filled reference highlights memorable moments in Summer Olympics history, noting the achievements of such famous athletes as Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, and Mary Lou Retton.

Explores doping in sports and discusses the efforts of scientists and officials to test athletes and prevent the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medal diving champion, tells of his life and career. Includes photographs.

Provides information about the background, meaning, and purpose of the Olympic Games and includes up-to-date information on every Olympic sport.

Photographic chronicle of the Olympics, presenting highlights of each of the summer and winter games, from the first Olympiad in Athens in 1896, through the Lillehammer games of 1994, with a look at what's in store for the 1996 Atlanta event.