Summer Olympic Sports
9 total works
Age range 9 to 14
Gymnastic events are always some of the most popular sports featured at the Summer Olympics. This engaging title provides young readers with a background on the history and rules of the sport, including details about artistic, rhythmic and trampoline routines. Full-colour photos beautifully showcase this elegant sport. This volume also includes a table of contents, a Q&A feature, glossary, recommended books and websites, and an index.
Age range 5 to 9
Published to coincide with 2020 Summer Olympic Games, this captivating title provides young readers with a background on the history and rules of these aquatic events, including details about swimming races, diving and artistic swimming (formerly synchronised swimming). Full-colour photos feature winning athletes and capture the action of these thrilling events. This volume also includes a table of contents, a Q&A feature, glossary, recommended books and websites and an index.
'Bold colours and exciting scenes will attract beginning readers to these introductions to Olympic sports.' - School Library Journal
'A colourful, high-impact introduction to these Olympic sports." - Booklist
Age range 5 to 9
Published to coincide with 2020 Summer Olympic Games, this dynamic book puts a spotlight on its featured track and field competitions, including running, jumping and throwing events. Young readers will be delighted by the stories about Olympic heroes and will marvel at the full-colour action photography. This volume also includes a table of contents, a Q&A feature, glossary, recommended books and websites and an index.
'Bold colours and exciting scenes will attract beginning readers to these introductions to Olympic sports.' - School Library Journal
'A colourful, high-impact introduction to these Olympic sports." - Booklist
