olympic games

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind tennis, while learning about motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information on the Olympic sport of snowboarding, covering facts and records as well as dramatic stories of performances. Includes color photographs.

Provides information on the Olympic sports of ice hockey and curling, covering facts and records as well as dramatic stories of performances. Includes color photographs.

Describes the story of the Olympic Games, the courage, prowess, and strength of the athletes, the obstacles to be overcome including religious conflict, prejudice, war, and economic strife, and the occasional hilarity.

Offers a behind-the-scenes view of the Olympics, describing how the Olympics originated, who the athletes are, and what goes in to running the games smoothly.

An introduction to the Olympic Games, chronicling the history of the games from antiquity through the Beijing games in 2008, and describing athletic accomplishments, controversies, and plans for the 2012 games in London.

Provides fun facts and brief histories of each type of combat sports played in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Describes the passion, commitment, and daily life of serious athletes, and highlights some of the best athletes in different sports.

Discusses basketball in the Olympics; describing the sport's Olympic history, dramatic moments, and key players.

Gain new perspectives after reading about vital issues including stereotypes in various sports, the pros and cons of segregated versus inclusive sports, and the issues surrounding integrated sports.