What Are the Summer Olympics?
What Are the Summer Olympics?

Author: Gail Herman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-03-22

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0399542906

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Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.

Individual Sports of the Summer Games
Individual Sports of the Summer Games

Author: Aaron Derr

Publisher: Red Chair Press

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1634407407

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Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. Today, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games. These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength, skills, stamina, and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world.

The Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics

Author: Bob Knotts

Publisher: Children's Press(CT)

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780516210643

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

The Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympics

Author: Matt Scheff

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2020-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1728410606

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Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.0 gymnastics score to barefoot marathon runner Abebe Bikila's surprising triumph.

All About the Olympic Games
All About the Olympic Games

Author: Marisa Boan

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-05-10

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13:

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All About the Olympic Games is a great new book to get kids excited about the Olympic Games while learning about the customs and traditions of the Games!Learn about the history of the Olympic Games in this full-color book bursting with information to get kids ready to enjoy the Games.Historic photos and illustrations accompany brief, easy-to-read, engaging text. Perfect for kids! All About the Olympic Games includes information about: The First Olympic Games in Greece The start of the International Olympic Committee and the Modern Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremony traditions Olympic Flame and the torchbearer relay The true meaning of the Olympic Flag The Olympic Creed Lists of all Summer and Winter Games sports Bring the excitement of the Olympics home with the BONUS PAGES At Home Measurement Olympic Games. Kids can participate in a series of events at home while reinforcing their math skills. Kids get 6 event cards using simple household items to try events like Long Jump, Javelin Throw, and Shotput. Easy fun at home while practicing estimation and measurement. Includes medal coloring pages so kids can award medals after competing in the at-home the events!

Team Sports of the Summer Games
Team Sports of the Summer Games

Author: Aaron Derr

Publisher: Red Chair Press

Published: 2020-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1634407423

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Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. But now, more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games. These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength, skills, stamina, and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world.

Olympic GOATs
Olympic GOATs

Author: Bruce R. Berglund

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1666321729

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"How do you pick Olympic GOATs? Is it gymnast Simone Biles or swimmer Michael Phelps? Or maybe it's the entire 1992 basketball team. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of the Olympic Games and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--

Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics
Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics

Author: David Fischer

Publisher:

Published: 2004-03-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781417631315

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Explores the history and traditions of the Olympics and the various events included in the competitions held every four years.

Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Swifter, Higher, Stronger

Author: Sue Macy

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781426302909

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On the eve of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, an acclaimed children's sports writer paints a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the games, recounting their fascinating history, culture, politics, and athletes. Photos.