Olympics category: 421 books

Lebron James and Kevin Durant are international superstars. This book follows both men's lives from their humble beginnings to becoming two of the best basketball players in the world. LeBron James, The Chosen One, is one of the greatest basketball players ever to play the game. He is an eight-time...

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are the most decorated figure skaters in the history of the sport, and are widely celebrated by peers and fans alike for their superior athleticism, one-of-a-kind partnership, and generosity of spirit. In these pages, they share their incredible story with the world. Tessa...

As part of the acclaimed Sports Virtues series, Joan Benoit Samuelson & Wilma Rudolph: Strength discusses the struggles and triumphs of Joan Benoit Samuelson's and Wilma Rudolph's lives. As with each story in the Sports Virtues series, this book assigns a virtue to a celebrated athlete or coach,...

As part of the acclaimed Sports Virtues series, Dan O'Brien & Dave Johnson: Kindness discusses the struggles and triumphs of Dan O'Brien's and Dave Johnson's lives. As with each story in the Sports Virtues series, this book assigns a virtue to a celebrated athlete or coach, and uses that person's...

Practice time measurement by timing races! Racing is all about having the fastest time, so accurate time measurement is very important for athletes! Young readers will learn all about how athletes measure racing times and will practice their mathematical and STEM skills. The vibrant images, fun practice...

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the only sport that’s been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?! Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s...

An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.

Trace the history of the Olympic Summer Games and learn about how time and measurement relate to hosting this world-wide sporting event in this digital resource. Starting in ancient Greece, Spanish readers will explore and calculate the preparation costs that are required to build sporting venues,...

The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring nonfiction title that has been translated into Spanish. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils...

The World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist shares her story in her own words! In this young readers' edition of Hope Solo's exciting life story, adapted from Solo: A Memoir of Hope, the former starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team gives readers behind-the-scenes...

Oscar De Pellegrin è un uomo che lascia il segno. E che fa centro. Nonostante le avversità della vita. O forse proprio per la spinta innata che prova nel superarle. Avviato a una vita ordinaria e probabilmente felice, sopravvive a un grave incidente sul lavoro ma perde l’uso delle gambe. Si rimbocca...

Using examples from some of the most popular Olympic sports, this captivating Spanish-translated e-book will have readers excited and eager to learn about sports technology and timing accuracy! From shoes and clothing to equipment and venues, Spanish readers will get an inside look at how technology...

È il 28 gennaio 1966. Sette atleti della Nazionale azzurra di nuoto, insieme al loro allenatore e al giornalista della Rai Nico Sapio, muoiono in un incidente aereo in fase di atterraggio al termine del viaggio che li avrebbe dovuti portare da Milano a Brema per gareggiare in un importante meeting...

Em 100 histórias dos Jogos Olímpicos, Mustapha Kessous faz um apanhado das grandes histórias e curiosidades das Olimpíadas modernas. Mais do que uma coletânea de vitórias e de fracassos, o autor traz os importantes acontecimentos sociais que fizeram parte da maior competição esportiva do planeta,...