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Author
Publisher
Aurum Sport
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"A treasure trove of lore, drama and anecdote from 116 years of Olympic history. Full descriptions of rules and scoring for every event included in the London Olympics. The top eight finishers in every Summer Olympic event since 1896."--Cover.
2) 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.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A renowned sportswriter describes the reinvention and modern history of the Olympic Games, from its rebirth in 1896 Athens to the present, highlighting all the classic moments of highest achievement, including Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci, the Miracle on Ice and Usain Bolt. --Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Carlton
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The Olympic games is the biggest sporting event on the planet, with worldwide anticipation: London 2012 attracted a global television audience of 6.7 billion people. This fully updated edition of Olympic and World Records not only includes the highlights and superstars from London, but also prepares fans for the excitement of Rio 2016. It's essential reading for anyone who loves the Olympics - the greatest and most revered spectacle in world sport....
Author
Publisher
SportsZone
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Great Moments in Olympic Skating tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in skating, and Great Moment sidebars.
15) Olympic Games
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
""Presents true or false questions and answers about the Olympic Games. Features large illustrations and photographs."--
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Chronicles Olympics history from the eighth century B.C. to the competitions of the twentieth century, with historical profiles of athletes and insights into how the games were shaped by international events.
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