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82) Volleyball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, and overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings"--
Author
Publisher
Sega of America Inc
Pub. Date
20120626
Language
English
Description
Go for Gold Compete in over 45 events*, including all the blue ribbon events plus some all-new events to Olympic video games offering the ultimate depth and variety. *Includes Motion Control and Party Play events. More ways to play Compete in a wide range of challenges and game modes including Olympic Games, Events Mode, Online Mode and Party Play. Feel the Burn For the first time ever in an Olympic Games video game, play using Motion Control with...
84) Snowboard
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book features facts about snowboard, including information on Olympic champions of the sport.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
Sports Illustrated
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Michael Phelps set out to win eight gold medals in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics. With his talent, his fortitude, his teams triumphs, he made it happen. Sports Illustrated has followed Phelps for about 10 years watching and recording his climb to become the greatest swimmer ever and the ultimate Olympian!
88) Weightlifting
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the sport of weight lifting, as well as the training, equipment, rules, and techniques involved.
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers. In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dreams of countless children around the planet, and remade the NBA into a global sensation. As a senior staff writer for Sports Illustrated, McCallum enjoyed a courtside seat...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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...
95) Private games
Author
Series
Private Detective Agency novels volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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,...
Author
Publisher
North Star Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"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.