Sensational Summer Olympics!

An Olympics Alphabet

by Herzog, Brad

Book - 2011

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book of the Olympic Games with fun facts about their origins and history. A beautifully illustrated alphabet book of the Olympic Games with fun facts about their origins and history. Show less

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Swimming Toward A Dream

Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey From Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

by Faruqi, Reem

Book - 2023

Yusra Mardini was forced to leave her home in Syria as a refugee and went on to swim at the Olympics. Yusra Mardini was forced to leave her home in Syria as a refugee and went on to swim at the Olympics. Show less

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The Wildest Race Ever

The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon

by McCarthy, Meghan

Book - 2016

An illustrated retelling of an exciting and bizarre Olympic race. An illustrated retelling of an exciting and bizarre Olympic race. Show less

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Olympig!

by Jamieson, Victoria

Book - 2012

A charming picture book about a pig with a winning attitude. A charming picture book about a pig with a winning attitude. Show less

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I Am Jesse Owens

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2024

A biography of the Olympic medal-winning track and field hero Jesse Owens. A biography of the Olympic medal-winning track and field hero Jesse Owens. Show less

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Hour of the Olympics

by Osborne, Mary Pope

Book - 1998

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games. Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games. Show less

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What Are the Summer Olympics?

by Herman, Gail

Book - 2016

From the popular Who HQ series, "What Are the Summer Olympics" describes the history of the games, including trivia and notable athletes. From the popular Who HQ series, "What Are the Summer Olympics" describes the history of the games, including trivia and notable athletes. Show less

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Ancient Greece and the Olympics

by Osborne, Mary Pope

Book - 2004

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the Olympic games in this nonfiction companion to "Hour of the Olympics." Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the Olympic games in this nonfiction companion to "Hour of the Olympics." Show less

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Athletics

by Gish, Ashley

Book - 2024

Traces the history of athletic competitions in the Summer Olympics, highlights the rules and styles of men's and women's track and field events, and profiles a famous athlete. Traces the history of athletic competitions in the Summer Olympics, highlights the rules and styles of men's and women's track and field events, and profiles a famous athlete. Show less

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Olympic GOATs

The Greatest Athletes of All Time

by Berglund, Bruce R.

Book - 2022

Read about legends of the Olympic Games, from gymnast Simone Biles to swimmer Michael Phelps. Also available as an eBook. Read about legends of the Olympic Games, from gymnast Simone Biles to swimmer Michael Phelps. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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The Boys in the Boat (young Readers Adaptation)

The True Story of An American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

by Brown, Daniel James

Book - 2015

Describes the American rowing team's triumphant and unlikely win during the 1936 Olympics. Describes the American rowing team's triumphant and unlikely win during the 1936 Olympics. Show less

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The Gold Medal Mess

by Kelly, David A.

Book - 2016

Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day, but someone is trying to ruin the events! This exciting mystery includes sports facts. Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day, but someone is trying to ruin the events! This exciting mystery includes sports facts. Show less

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Kid Olympians

Summer : True Tales of Childhood From Champions and Game Changers

by Stevenson, Robin

Book - 2024

Childhood biographies of 16 athletes who have competed in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Childhood biographies of 16 athletes who have competed in the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Show less

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The Mystery of the Masked Medalist

by Shibutani, Maia

Book - 2020

An immersive mystery set at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. An immersive mystery set at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Show less

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Boundless

by Lowe, Chaunte

Book - 2023

Tells the inspiring story of Chaunte, who overcame obstacles to propel herself to the Olympic medal podium. Tells the inspiring story of Chaunte, who overcame obstacles to propel herself to the Olympic medal podium. Show less

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I Got This

To Gold and Beyond

by Hernandez, Laurie

Book - 2017

Gold-winning gymnast describes her rigorous training and amazing triumphs. Gold-winning gymnast describes her rigorous training and amazing triumphs. Show less

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Who Is Katie Ledecky?

by Buckley, James

Book - 2024

The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. Show less

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Michael Phelps

by Scheff, Matt

Book - 2017

This title introduces readers to Michael Phelps, providing exciting details about his life and swimming career. This title introduces readers to Michael Phelps, providing exciting details about his life and swimming career. Show less

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Usain Bolt

by Scheff, Matt

Book - 2017

Presents the life of the Jamaican sprinter known as "the fastest man alive." Presents the life of the Jamaican sprinter known as "the fastest man alive." Show less

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Fearless Heart

An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly : the Legacy of An Olympic Figure Skater

by Murphy, Frank

Book - 2022

A biography of French figure skater Surya Bonaly with gorgeous illustrations. Also available as an eBook. A biography of French figure skater Surya Bonaly with gorgeous illustrations. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Simone Biles

by Magoon, Kekla

Book - 2023

Tells the story of the renowned gymnast who advocates for mental health. Tells the story of the renowned gymnast who advocates for mental health. Show less

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