Learn about the history of the Olympics and take a deeper dive into one of the many sports played during the Summer Olympics.
Aly Raisman
Grace Hansen
Kids will be delighted to learn all about this amazing athlete’s achievements. This title will cover Aly Raisman’s early years, how she got started in gymnastics, and how she earned her six Olympic medals. Colorful full-bleed photographs, extra fun facts about Aly, and a glossary complete this title.
Read More View in CatalogAncient Greece and the Olympics
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they do for fun? Where were the very first Olympics held? How are our modern Olympics similar to the ancient Olympics? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.
Read More View in CatalogThe Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics
David Fischer
Explores the history and traditions of the Olympics and the various events included in the competitions held every four years.
View in CatalogThe Everything Kids’ Soccer Book
Deborah W Crisfield
Provides information on soccer, including rules, techniques, drills, facts, and games.
View in CatalogThe Golden Girls of Rio
The women athletes of the 2016 Summer Olympics captivated the world: Simon Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time; Katie Ledecky, who shattered swimming records in multiple events; Michelle Carter, the first American gold medalist in shot put; Simone Manuel, the first African American woman to medal in individual swimming. Their accomplishments amazed us, as did their personal stories of persistence and hard work. The Golden Girls of Rio focuses on the paths to glory for these women athletes, how they got their start and rose to meteoric heights in the Rio games. The other swimming and gymnastic teammates are included in the story as well. An inspiring story, bursting with color and action and life, that will make you smile to see these champion athletes as little girls, and to revisit their triumphs in achieving Olympic gold.
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Christin Ditchfield
Examines the history, basic rules, terminology, and major events of the sport of golf.
View in CatalogGymnastics
Anne Wendorff
Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of gymnastics. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five.
View in CatalogHorseback Riding
Gail Stewart
Describes the equipment, clothing, training, and skills needed for riding and caring for horses.
View in CatalogInside the Olympics
Todd Kortemeier
Learn about the athletes, officials, and fans involved in putting on the sports event that brings together hundreds of countries around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
Read More View in CatalogSwimming and Diving
Christin Ditchfield
Discusses Olympic swimming and diving competitions, describing the four basic swimming strokes and the three basic diving positions.
View in CatalogTaekwondo
Paul Collins
Explores the martial art of taekwondo and provides information on uniforms, choosing a school, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition.
View in CatalogVolleyball in Action
John Crossingham, Sarah Dann
Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of volleyball.
View in CatalogWhat Are the Summer Olympics?
Gail Herman
Find out all about the Summer Olympics in this informative book.
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