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The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on to challenge racism on the ...
"Vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry. 50 Things is a fun and engaging way for re...
"It's game day, and readers of Dive In are given a pool-side view of the flips and kicks that make up swimming and diving in the summer Olympics. Along the way, they'll get to know all about the incredible physical capab...
"Describes Olympic records including most medals won, most gold medals won in a row, most Olympic appearances, and more. Includes fun facts and an "Impossible to Break?" special feature." -- Provided by publisher.
Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book...
"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic figure skating. Includes descriptions of men's and women's singles program, ice dancing, pairs skating, and the team figure skating events. Readers will get ...
From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the precision sliding and sweeping of curling, these challenging team sports have it all. In this fantastic book, you'll learn about the rules, the records, and the ...
Do you have a need for speed? If you do, you'll want to read all about these Winter Olympic sliding sports. In this book, you'll learn how bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitors speed down steep, twisting tracks on ae...
A guide to swimming, diving, and other Olympic aquatic sports.
"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"-- Provided by publisher...
"The fastest of the winter sports, skiing and its many disciplines is certainly exciting! Find out what makes this sport so thrilling. Learn about the various types of skiing and what youѫll need to try it out."
"An introduction to a variety of ball sports of the summer Olympics, including field hockey, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport." --Provided ...
Provides information about top athletes, their achievements, rivalries, and competition between nations at the Olympics.
"Whether you're playing or watching, team sports don't get any faster or more exciting than hockey! Find out about the rules and history of the game, some of its most enduring stars, and what you'll need to try it out!"
Meet Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt! Bolt's life story is examined from his childhood in Jamaica where he began sprinting in high school, to gold medal at the World Junior Championships. Learn about Bolt's Olympic career in...
Alpine skiing has been an exciting Olympic sport since 1924. Racing down snow-covered slopes at breathtaking speed requires outstanding athletic skill. Freestyle skiing combines speed, agility, and precision. This introd...