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3) Events
Author
Series
Publisher
Sea-to-Sea Publications
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Get behind the scenes at the world's greatest sporting spectacle and discover the facts behind the events, from shooting to swimming, and from cycling to track and field.
7) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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"--
9) Volleyball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of volleyball at the Olympics, including indoor and beach volleyball. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
10) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of basketball at the Olympics. Includes a table of contents, Q & A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the rules and types of swimming and diving events featured at the Olympics, including swimming races, diving, and artistic swimming (formerly synchronized swimming)."--
12) Track and field
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the track and field events featured at the Olympics, including running, jumping, and throwing events. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
13) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of gymnastics featured at the Olympics, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. Includes a table of contents, Q & A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by teams of athletes competing against each other ... The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world in a show of sportsmanship."--
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. Coming to you and your kids just before the Summer 2020 Olympic Games, this lushly illustrated guide gives a thorough introduction to the history of sports, board games, and so much more. This is for your kids who are fact lovers and can't get...
16) Curling
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Curling in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of curling. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as...
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 100 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by teams of athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 100 team events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world in a show of sportsmanship."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--
20) Speed skating
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of speed skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety...
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