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 KELBarnas, Jo-Ann.
Summary: This title will give you the story behind records held by such Olympic stars as Michael Phelps, Nadia Comaneci, Greg Louganis, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Publishing Company 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 BARDonkin, 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 DONOxlade, 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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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.48 OXLOxlade, 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 OXLVanVoorst, Jenny Fretland.
Summary: Readers will discover the STEM concepts behind gymnastics, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo Books 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.LeBoutillier, Nate.
Summary: "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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Morey, Allan.
Summary: "Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus High Interest, Amicus Ink 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.4 MORGifford, Clive.
Summary: "An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.44 GIFCrest, Mason
Summary: Jump off a cliff. Slide down a mountain. Soar 20 feet above a snowy halfpipe. These are just a few of the things extreme sport athletes willingly do every day, things the average person would never consider attempting. With the overwhelming success of sports network ESPNs X Games, the subculture of extreme sports became mainstream, even becoming part of the Olympic Games. American snowboarder...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mason Crest 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 796 CREGifford, Clive.
Summary: "An introduction to a variety of cycling events of the summer Olympics, including road racing, time trials, triathlon, mountain biking, BMX racing, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic cyclists"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.6 GIFSabino, David
Summary: "Books in the GAME DAY series give readers a behind the scenes peek at their favorite sports, told from the point of view of a professional insider. This book is all about Olympic swimming/diving"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SABVanVoorst, Jenny Fretland.
Summary: Readers will discover the STEM concepts behind water sports, while learning about motion and movements of the sports and the technology of athletes clothing and gear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797 VANMaraniss, 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 MARFord, Michael
Summary: Describes what is involved in becoming a champion in the Olympic games in ancient Greece.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.4 FORGish, Ashley
Summary: "Celebrate the Winter Games with this high-interest introduction to curling, the team sport known for its rocks and brooms. Also included is a biographical story about curler Anna Hasselborg"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.964 GISMcDougall, 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 MCDHunter, Nick.
Summary: Describes how the Winter Olympics started, how they are organized, star performers, and what can be expected at the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.48 HUNHerzog, Brad.
Summary: The letters of the alphabet introduce facts about the Olympic movement and Olympic sports.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.48 HERMcCarthy, 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 MCCPlatt, 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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Place a hold to request this item.Adamson, Thomas K.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about Olympic records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.4 ADABillioud, 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 BILSmith-Llera, Danielle
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017