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-- Companion to Hour of the Olympicsc2004., Juvenile, Random House Call No: 796.48 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Magic tree house research guideSummary Note: Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.
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[2015], Juvenile, Viking Call No: 797.12 30973 Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A beloved story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate times.
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[2015], Juvenile, Viking Call No: 797.12 30973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: A beloved story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate times.
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2001, Pre-adolescent, Crabtree Pub. Co Call No: 371.33 7 097 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Historic communities
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2003., Primary, PowerKids Press Call No: 790.9 SAM Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Primary sources of everyday life in colonial AmericaSummary Note: Looks at how colonial Americans kept themselves entertained, discussing Native American sports and games, colonial sports, music, theater, social activities, festivals, and other topics. Includes a glossary and list of primary sources.
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c2012., Juvenile, Lerner Publications Co. Call No: 790.1 33 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Lightning bolt booksTM. Comparing past and presentSummary Note: Text and concrete examples describe the history of toys and games.
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2022., Juvenile, RP Teens Call No: GAMES & SPORTS NF KEN NF Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game industry and how their contributions ultimately built and transformed the medium that we know today. Gamer Girls explores each woman's contributions to the industry, but also their inspirations and hardships as they worked to create the games that they wanted to play. Including smaller sidebars about other influential women, a glossary, additional resources page, and stunning profile and spot illustrations of influential pixel queens such as: Roberta Williams (creator of the adventure genre) * Mabel Addis Mergardt (the first person to write a video game) * Muriel Tramis (the French "knight" of video games) * Keiko Erikawa (the creator of the otome genre) * Yoko Shimomura (the composer for Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts) * Rebecca Heineman (first national video game tournament champion) * Jade Raymond (builder of the modern game engine) * and many more"--
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2022., Juvenile, Running Press Teens Call No: 920 KEN Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Discover the women behind the video games we love--from the iconic games they created, the genres they invented, the studios and companies they built--and how they changed the industry forever. From classic games like Centipede and Solitaire to popular modern games like Final Fantasy, Uncharted, and Halo, this book explores the work and history of 25 influential women in the video game industry and how their contributions ultimately built and transformed the medium that we know today. Gamer Girls explores each woman's contributions to the industry, but also their inspirations and hardships as they worked to create the games that they wanted to play. Including smaller sidebars about other influential women, a glossary, additional resources page, and stunning profile and spot illustrations of influential pixel queens such as: Roberta Williams (creator of the adventure genre) * Mabel Addis Mergardt (the first person to write a video game) * Muriel Tramis (the French "knight" of video games) * Keiko Erikawa (the creator of the otome genre) * Yoko Shimomura (the composer for Street Fighter, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts) * Rebecca Heineman (first national video game tournament champion) * Jade Raymond (builder of the modern game engine) * and many more"--
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c1995, Juvenile, Crabtree Pub. Co Call No: 790.1 922 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Historic communities.Summary Note: Looks at the many different games children played in the nineteenth century, and describes the rules and play in detail.
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1995, Juvenile, Crabtree Call No: 790.1 Kal Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Historic communitiesSummary Note: This book examines the different types of games, including outdoor games, parlor games, and board games, played by children in nineteenth-century North America.
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2019., Philomel Books Call No: HI-INT 796.48 MAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--Provided by the publisher.
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2012, Juvenile, Little, Brown and Co Call No: 796.48 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The #1 sports series for kidsSummary Note: This fact-filled reference highlights memorable moments in Summer Olympics history, noting the achievements of such famous athletes as Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, and Mary Lou Retton.
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c1990., Juvenile, Lerner Pub. Co. Call No: 796.98 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes thirteen great victories and achievements during the Winter Olympic Games as athletes made history with their record-breaking performances.
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2022., Adolescent, Viking Call No: HI-INT 920 MAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Twenty years before women's soccer became an Olympic sport and two decades before the formation of the WNBA, the '76 US women's basketball team laid the foundation for the incredible rise of women's sports in America at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels. Though they were unknowns from small schools such as Delta State, the University of Tennessee at Martin and John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo, Nebraska, at the time of the '76 Olympics, the American team included a roster of players who would go on to become some of the most legendary figures in the history of basketball. From Pat Head, Nancy Lieberman, Ann Meyers, Lusia Harris, coach Billie Moore, and beyond--these women took on the world and proved everyone wrong. Packed with black-and-white photos and thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women's basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the women who paved the way for girls everywhere"--From the publisher's web site.
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Juvenile Call No: GAMES & SPORTS NF NAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Discusses the attack at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games and an iconic photograph that captured the historic event"--
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Juvenile Call No: GAMES & SPORTS NF BUR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "1980 Winter Olympics hockey game for the gold between the United States and Soviet Union"--
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[2016]., Juvenile, An imprint of Capstone Press Call No: HI-INT 796.9 BUR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "1980 Winter Olympics hockey game for the gold between the United States and Soviet Union"--
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2004., Heinemann Library Call No: 796.48 MID Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: OlympicsSummary Note: Provides an overview of the modern Olympics that began again in 1896, describing some of the competitive events, looking at how host cities are chosen, profiling various modern Olympic champions, and more.