Download or read book Great Summer Olympic Moments written by Nathan Aaseng and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 1990 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses unusual and memorable athletic performances that have taken place in the history of the summer Olympics.
Download or read book Great Olympic Moments written by Michael Hurley and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.
Download or read book Great Moments in the Summer Olympics written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Summer Olympics are chock full of epic athletic achievements across hundreds of disciplines, especially Track and Field, Gymnastics, and Swimming. These are the sports that gave us Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis, Wilma Rudolph and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olga Korbut and Mary Lou Retton -- tremendous athletes whose Olympic accomplishments thrill us now just as much as they did when they occurred. Now readers can relive those moments in this fact-filled volume just right for young sports enthusiasts. And because it's Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf!
Download or read book Great Olympic Moments written by Haydn Middleton and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2008 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.
Download or read book The Times Olympic Moments written by John Goodbody and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the thrilling world of the Olympics ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Games
Download or read book Great Winter Olympic Moments written by Nathan Aaseng and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 1990 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes thirteen great victories and achievements during the Winter Olympic Games as athletes made history with their record-breaking performances.
Download or read book The Summer Olympics written by Matt Scheff and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.0 gymnastics score to barefoot marathon runner Abebe Bikila's surprising triumph.
Download or read book 100 Unforgettable Moments in the Summer Olympics written by Bob Italia and published by Abdo & Daughters. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates notable events in the history of the Summer Olympics.
Download or read book 100 Unforgettable Moments in Summer Olympics written by Bob Italia and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feats for the record books! Full-page, full-color photos and easy-to-read text recieve the greatest triumphs of the Summer Olympics. Athletes achievement and outstanding sportsmanship provide inspiring, exciting stories for young sports fans.
Download or read book 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History written by Bud Greenspan and published by Stoddart. This book was released on 1995 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Download or read book Great Olympic Moments in Time written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a collection of stories and images of some of the most iconic Olympic moments, from Los Angeles 1932 to Turin 2006. It highlights the role of Omega as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games, and the history of Olympic timing.
Download or read book Great Moments in Olympic Swimming Diving written by Karen Rosen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Swimming and Diving 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 swimming and diving, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Summer Olympic Games written by Percy Leed and published by . This book was released on 2025 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every four years, the world's best athletes compete in the Summer Olympics. Learn about the history, great moments and athletes, and vibrant cultures of the Summer Games"--
Download or read book Great Moments in Olympic Track Field written by Karen Rosen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Track and Field 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 track and field, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming written by John Lohn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every four years the summer Olympic Games capture the world’s attention. Over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries gather to prove they are the best in their sports. From the first competition held in 1896 to the 2012 London Olympics, the games have hosted some of swimming’s greatest victories and toughest defeats. Fans have witnessed Johnny Weissmuller win back-to-back Olympic gold medals before he found fame on the big screen as Tarzan; they have seen Dara Torres defy age to win three silver medals at the age of 41; and they will forever remember Michael Phelps capturing a record eight gold medals at the 2008 games. The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming relives the sport’s greatest moments on its biggest stage. Through careful research and the personal recollections from the athletes themselves, John Lohn has brought together the key performances, top athletes, major controversies, and improbable victories of the games. Organized chronologically, the progression of swimming as an Olympic sport comes to life as the top 25 moments are revealed. The best swimmers in Olympic history are featured throughout, from Mark Spitz and Ian Thorpe to Debbie Meyer and Dawn Fraser. Dozens of photographs highlight the athletes and their shared passion for swimming glory. Detailed appendixes include the top Olympic medal winners by country and by athlete, and a bibliography provides key swimming references for the reader. Swimming fans, coaches, athletes, and researchers will enjoy this history of a sport rich in tradition and spectacular moments.
Download or read book Great Olympic Moments in Time written by Omega (Bienne) and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks back on the history of Omega from the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games to the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.
Download or read book My Olympic Moment Reflections on the Beijing Olympics written by Roberto Carlos Alvarez-Galloso and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are my personal reflections on the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
