olympic games

Describes the origins, sports, other events, and end of the ancient Olympic games.

Describes records set by Olympic athletes and teams throughout the history of the event.

When Frank, Joe, and Vanessa volunteer at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, they find themselves working against the clock to save the Games from terrorism.

A collection of strange but true anecdotes from throughout the history the Olympic Games.

A guide to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes information on the history of the Games, backgrounds on each sport, and profiles of past and current athletes.

Discusses various aspects of the Olympic games, including their history, politics, commercialization, size, participation, and drug use.

"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Romanian Nadia Comaneci--of the Olympic sport of gymnastics, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by publisher.

Swimming is a popular sport. There are many different ways to swim, or swimming stokes, that swimmers must learn. Some swimmers wear special suits and goggles to help them swim faster.

Provides a brief introduction to gymnastics including various gymnastic events in the Olympic games and record breaking Olympic gymnasts.