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-- History2012., Sea-to-Sea : Distributed by Black Rabbit Books Call No: 796.48 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Summary Note: Describes the origin of the Olympic Games in 776 B.C.E. at Olympia in ancient Greece and its rebirth in 1896 which was held in Athens, Greece. Provides information about the features, facts and stats of the Games and depicts its traditions. Discusses the effects of world politics on the Games, the inclusion of new sports events, and its changing venues. Includes color photos, a timeline of modern Olympic Games, a glossary, and an index.
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Call No: Biography ZAHARIAS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records--she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting moments from the life of this multi-talented athlete.
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2013., Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning Call No: GAMES & SPORTS NF BRO Edition: Large print ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells how in 1936 the University of Washington's eight-oar crew, composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers who had mastered collegiate rowing, went on to the Berlin Olympics where they defeated Adolf Hitler's German team to achieve the Olympic gold medal.
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-- Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics2014, Penguin Books Call No: 797.123 BRO Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "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 personal quest"--Back cover.
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By Macy, Suec2006., Juvenile, National Geographic Call No: 796.98 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Chronicles the history of the Winter Olympics from 1924 through 2002, with a look ahead at 2006, highlighting notable athletes and events in text and photographs.
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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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-- Greatest of all time of Olympic sportsBy Price, Karen[2022]., Juvenile, SportsZone Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Sports GOATs.Summary Note: Profiles the greatest Olympic athletes of all time. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and additional resources.
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1999., Primary, DK Pub. Call No: B Edition: 1st American ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Eyewitness readers.Summary Note: Profiles notable Olympic athletes who overcame the odds to win gold medals, including Jesse Owens, Shelley Mann, and Kerri Strug.
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-- Century of women in the Olympics1996., Multi-Media Partners Ltd Call No: 796.082 LEDER Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: From 1000 B.C. to the present, Grace and Glory takes readers on an amazing journey from ancient Greece to Atlanta, celebrating women's efforts along the way. This special collection features memorabilia that has never been released to the public, including rare color and archival photos, antique prints and posters, reproductions of costumes, stamps and trading cards, and historic magazine and newspaper clippings.
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-- Olympic gymnastics[2015]., Juvenile, SportsZone Call No: 796 GYMNASTICS LAW Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: Great moments in Olympic sports.Summary Note: Chronicles notable moments and athletes, past and present, in Olympic gymnastics. Features photographs, sidebars, a list of profiled athletes, a glossary, and further resources.
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-- Olympic gymnastics[2015], Juvenile, SportsZone Call No: 796.44 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Great moments in Olympic sports.Summary Note: Chronicles notable moments and athletes, past and present, in Olympic gymnastics. Features photographs, sidebars, a list of profiled athletes, a glossary, and further resources.
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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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c2012., Heinemann Library Call No: 796.48 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The OlympicsSummary Note: Photographs and text describe key moments from the history of the Olympic Games, providing a brief historic overview of the games, and sharing a time line of Olympic events from 1896 to 2012.
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c1990., Juvenile, Lerner Pub. Co. Call No: 796.48 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Discusses unusual and memorable athletic performances that have taken place in the history of the summer Olympics.
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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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By Smale, David1995., Smart Apple Media Call No: 796 GYMNASTICS SMA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The Summer OlympicsSummary Note: Provides an overview of gymnastics competition at the Olympics.
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By Hunter, Nickc2012., Heinemann Library Call No: 796.48 HUN Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines the history of the Olympic Games and their modern revival, looks at the highlights of the global games since World War II, and discusses host countries, Olympic sports, and controversies.
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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.
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Call No: 796.48 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: At the Olympics, the best athletes in the world compete for the gold medal. No matter the event, there are sure to be surprising moments. Someone who has never placed first can soar past the competition to win the top prize. Learn about the biggest upsets in the history of the Olympic Games!
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Call No: 796.48 HELLEBUYCK Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Olympics in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a table of contents, author biography, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, and index.