This book highlights the history of the Olympics, from 776 B.C.E. at Olympia in ancient Greece to the future 2012 Olympics in London, United Kingdom.

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

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...

Tells the history of the Games, including the great moments sidebars, action photos, great olympians list.

The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through...

"Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through its biggest stars, jaw-dropping feats, and dazzling gold-medal moments. In this behind-the-scenes look, readers learn how the games' great spectacle comes together"--

Explores Olympic gymnastic history, discussing key figures and record breakers, including Bart Conner, "The Magnificent Seven, " and Gabby Douglas.

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.

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. Goldblatt describes the reinvention and modern history of the Olympic Games, from its rebirth in 1896 Athens to the present. He highlights all the classic...