Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Ice Hockey 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 ice hockey, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

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.

Ready for Rio gives the lowdown on all the key Olympic sports, from rowing and gymnastics to cycling, athletics and swimming. It also looks at the new Olympic sports - rugby sevens, kite surfing and golf, focussing on the format of each sport, how it is scored, and the key rules. The book also gives some background information to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, their history and traditions, and looks ahead to the Games in Rio in 2016. It explores...

Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Snowboarding 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 snowboarding, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Learn facts about the Olympics and some of the greatest moments.

"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal...

Recounts ten high points in the history of the Olympics, including Jesse Owens winning four gold medals against the Nazis, Nadia Comaneci receiving perfects scores in gymnastics in 1976, and Eric Heiden's performance at the 1980 Winter 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.