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In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African-American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports--but it is also the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable...
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2022.
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Tom Daley is one of the most beloved athletes of our time, having competed as a diver in four Olympics, garnering medals and finally, in 2021 in Tokyo, winning gold. But few people know the realities of his life beyond the pool—his struggles, his secret triumphs and the mindset he needed to cultivate to become a champion. In this deeply personal book, Tom explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and...
83) Olympic Games
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Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
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Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 11
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Esperanza Flores's place on the United States Olympic figure skating team has come at the expense of an injured skater, so in addition to the pressure of sudden fame and outsized expectations Espi has to deal with the resentment of her teammates--and their efforts to sabotage her routine.
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Pub. Date
c. 2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
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Describes unusual events or facts about the Olympic games, rom the Canadian coin hidden in the ice during the 2002 Winter Games that gave luck to the Canadian hockey team to the fact that ballroom dancing is not an Olympic sport.
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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"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"--OCLC.
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Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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"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...
96) Olympics
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Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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This book highlights the most amazing stars and the greatest feats of the Olympic games, including Jesse Owens and the 1980 U.S. hockey team.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind gymnastics, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting Olympic event.
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[1998]
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"Chronicle of the Olympics is a comprehensive record of the last 100 years of the modern Olympic Games. Organized chronologically, the book takes an in-depth look at each Summer and Winter Games in turn." "Chronicle of the Olympics is also an excellent instant reference source, featuring a complete listing of all the competitive events and medalists since the beginning of the Games." "More than 100,000 words chart the complete story of the Olympic...