Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.

The captivating story of the Olympic Games, starting with their inception in Ancient Greece, leading up to our modern day Olympics, and ending with the 1948 games.

"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as American Michael Phelps--of the Olympic sport of swimming, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by Publisher.

"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.

This title will give you the story behind records held by such Olympic stars as Michael Phelps, Nadia Comăneci, Greg Louganis, and more. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars They say records are made to be...

This title introduces readers to the US women's ice hockey team, providing exciting details about their thrilling run to a gold medal in 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

Kids will be delighted to learn all about this amazing athlete's achievements. This title will cover Mikaela Shiffrin's early years, how she got her start skiing, and how she's earned three Olympic medals in the slalom, giant slalom, and combined events.

"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."--

"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." -- Provided by publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic bobsled, luge, and skeleton events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's sliding sports. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 Peyong Chang, South Korea Winter Olympic Games. Includes Q & A feature, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--