olympic games

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.

Pursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and demonstrates that attitude can be more important than winning.

Describes the history, ideals, events, and heroes of the Olympic Games, with an emphasis on the Summer Olympics.

Describes the history of bobsledding and luge competition, with a look at these sports at the Olympics.

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an athlete in ancient Greece, discussing the realities of training, military service, sacrifices, competitions, rivalries, and other aspects of sports.

Discusses the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.

Traces the history of the Olympics from its beginning in 776 B.C. to the anticipation of the 1996 games in Atlanta, Georgia, and relates stories of particular events such as track and field, gymnastics, and speed skating.