Kelly, Madeleine
Summary: "Come along to learn all about the Olympics and Olympic athletes! This fun question and answer book has everything from engaging facts to hilarious illustrations to help you learn about the history of the Games, how athletes become Olympians, famous Olympians and their accomplishments, and so much more."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flowerpot Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.48 KELMcCarthy, Meghan.
Summary: "The exciting and bizarre true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, which took place at the St. Louis World's Fair."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCCBillioud, Jean-Michel
Summary: "Records smashed ... incredible athletic feats ... Medals won ... The top 40 Olympic athletes of all time are here! In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these athletic stars became the best in the world."--Amazon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.092 BILDonkin, Andrew.
Summary: Profiles notable Olympic athletes who overcame the odds to win gold medals, including Jesse Owens, Shelley Mann, and Kerri Strug.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR BLUE DONMcDougall, Chros
Summary: This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.3 MCDPlatt, Richard.
Summary: A chronological tour of the historical and social events that shaped the Olympics dedicates spreads to specific locations and how the beliefs of participating cultures impacted various competitions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kingfisher 2012
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Summary: Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2005
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.48 OXLHerman, Gail
Summary: "Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Sport What HermanOxlade, Chris.
Summary: Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2005
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.48 OXLChristopher, Matt.
Summary: A 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC CHRMaraniss, Andrew
Summary: "The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 796.48 MARBrown, Monica
Summary: A powerful and accesible bilingual picture book that highlights "the power and impact of ordinary but dedicated citizens." Every day, thousands of farmworkers harvested the food that ended up on kitchen tables all over the country. But at the end of the day, when the workers sat down to eat, there were only beans on their own tables. Then Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez teamed up. Together they...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG BROReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 REYCall number: J SPANISH 920 REY
Hoena, B. A.
Summary: "Jesse Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens won four gold medals, combating Adolf Hitler's message of Nazi superiority." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OWERule, Heather
Summary: "Learn more about the accomplishments of the greatest female Olympic athletes from around the world. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 RULRusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023