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"The ancient Greeks were famous for their love of competition. Every four years athletes came from all over the Greek world to take part in the Games at Olympia. The Ancient Greek Olympics recounts the day-by-day activities of the ancient Games: the athletes and their training, the spectators, the sporting events, the religious ceremonies, and the banquets. It guides the reader around the wonderful sights of ancient Olympia and provides an athlete's...

Two years ago Jack Morgan - the head of the renowned worldwide investigation firm Private - was in charge of security for the World Cup in Bazil. During the championship final, the action nearly spilled from the field into the stands. Fortunately, Jack and his team averted disaster on football's biggest stage. Now he has returned to Rio to secure the Olympics. But before the torch is lit, the threats come fast and furious as Jack discovers that someone...

"Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. ... Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's...

Earn your own gold medal as you learn imprtant, everyday math skills. Learn about math as it exists in the real world. You'll enter the games with both summer and winter sports, including gymnastics, volleyball, hockey, archery, speed skating, and table tennis. Light the olympic learning torch and enjoy the math games!

Test your knowledge about the history of the Summer and Winter Games and the amazing athletes who have participated in them. The title features informative sidebars, a trivia quiz, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there. Annotation. What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner's prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations,...

This Official United States Olympic Committee Curriculum Guide, entitled "The Olympic Dream," is an instructional guide for teachers of elementary school students. This book is designed to inform students about the Olympic Games and its traditions, and Olumpic History, sites, and events. It also discusses the process of becoming an Olympian and the importance of maintaining health, nutrition, and physical fitness.

"Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect over 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries. The opening ceremony is still hours away when Private investigator and single father of twins, Nigel Steele,...