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 Unforgettable Moments in the Winter 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: Recounts memorable events from past Winter Olympic games from Eddie Eagan's gold medal in bobsledding at Lake Placid in 1932 to Tommy Moe's alpine skiing medal in 1994.
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 The Best and Worst of the Olympics written by David Kohn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suitable for sports enthusiasts of all ages, this book captures the triumph and tragedy of the greatest show on earth, the Summer Olympics. The 50 stories take you into the greatest moments ever from over 100 years of the Games ... and the worst. There are tales of great personal heroism and battling against the odds, of thrilling duels, of winning teamwork, of innovators who reinvented their sport, of magical nights and of performances that were simply brilliant. And there are tales of cheating and drug taking, of incredibly bad luck, of refereeing injustices, of moments of stupidity, of seriously bad politics and many other scandals. Readers will be familiar with some of the moments and athletes, but will learn more about the personal back-stories or the historical context in which events played out. Other stories will be new to all but Olympic aficionados. It's a book that can be read in one sitting or dipped into from time to time. There really is something for everyone in The Best and Worst of the Olympics
Download or read book The Olympics written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2008-07-15 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask most Olympians how their story begins and they will answer, "When I was young, I always dreamed of going to the Olympics. . ." Some will then go on to tell of their great athletic triumphs. Others will recall agonizing near-misses. But for most, the very fact that they reached the Games at all was a dream come true. For the Olympic Games offer athletes something few others sporting events can: the chance to be recognized as the best in the world at a chosen sport. With stories of great triumphs and great tragedies, the Olympics not only embodies the competitive human spirit, but also sets a stage stage for foreign relations and politics. Historical references combined with amazing sports stories give this book both an educational and exciting appeal.
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 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History written by Bud Greenspan and published by Stoddart. This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 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 The Summer Olympics written by Bob Knotts and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history, ideals, events, and heroes of the Olympic Games, with an emphasis on the Summer Olympics.
Download or read book 100 Unforgettable Moments in Pro Tennis written by Bob Italia and published by ABDO & Daughters. This book was released on 1996 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes notable events in the history of professional tennis.
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 The Times Olympic Moments written by John Goodbody and published by Times Books. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the thrilling world of the Olympics ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Games Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and Sunday Times archive, this unofficial volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from the history of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times Olympic Moments showcases the moments of heroism, triumph and controversy that continue to make the Games the centrepiece of the global sporting calendar. Featuring the most stunning records, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic upsets, these instants have changed the course of sporting history and captivated generations of fans along the way. The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the 2024 Olympics, some of the most iconic moments from this book include: Jesse Owens defies Nazi racism, Berlin, 1936 The 'blood in the water' match, Melbourne, 1956 Cassius Clay bursts onto the scene, Rome, 1960 The 'Fosbury flop' revolutionises high jump, Mexico City, 1968 Terror and tragedy as hostages killed, Munich, 1972 Seb Coe vs Steve Ovett in middle-distance rivalry, Moscow, 1980 Five in a row for Redgrave, Sydney, 2000 Ennis the star of 'Super Saturday', London, 2012 Simmonds surges to victory, London, 2012 Phelps becomes the greatest Olympian, Rio de Janeiro, 2016
Download or read book Summer Olympic Games Gr 4 6 written by Natalie Regier and published by Rainbow Horizons Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our Great Summer Olympic activities look at eight different sporting events including: Artistic Gymnastics, Baseball, Boxing, Cycling, Diving, Sailing, Swimming, and Triathlon. Students study information about the sporting events as they read the content in newspaper column format. Students practise using a variety of reading, writing, research, and language arts skills as they complete the exciting activities. Included are optional activities that provide teachers with flexibility. The two major projects are “Summer Olympic Games Research Scavenger Hunt” and “Promote an Olympic Sport”. This Sports lesson provides a teacher and student section with a variety of reading passages, activities, crossword, word search and answer key to create a well-rounded lesson plan.
Download or read book 100 Great Olympic Moments written by Jon Allison and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Briefly traces the history of the modern Olympic Games.
Download or read book 100 Unforgettable Moments in Pro Hockey written by Bob Italia and published by ABDO & Daughters. This book was released on 1996 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes notable events in the history of pro hockey and the National Hockey League.
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 Greatest Moments written by Greg Bach and published by Mason Crest Publishers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Summer Olympics have provided some of the most memorable moments in the history of sports. Gracing the calendar once every four years, amazing athletes from across the globe have gathered to compete on the world's grandest stage since the first Games of the modern era in 1896 in Athens, Greece, displaying spectacular athleticism, courage, and unbreakable spirit. In Greatest Moments, part of the four-title The Summer Olympics: On the World Stage series, we introduce and take a closer look at the athletes and moments that showcase what the Summer Olympics are all about"--
