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"Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years...
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Magic tree house. Original series volume 16
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Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.
3) Olympics
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Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
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MVP, most valuable players volume 1
MVP most valuable players volume 1
(David Andrew),MVP volume 1
M.V.P. most valuable player volume 1
MVP most valuable players volume 1
(David Andrew),MVP volume 1
M.V.P. most valuable player volume 1
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"Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day. But not everyone wants to play fair someone is trying to ruin the events! Can the kids in the Most Valuable Player club solve the mystery, save the Olympics, and take home the gold? Includes sports facts"--
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Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 33
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Geronimo goes to Athens to report on the Olympics, and after observing some of the games he and detective Hercule Poirat become suspicious about Cyrus von Snootrat who seems to be winning every Olympic event and they decide to investigate him. Includes facts about modern olympics.
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Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympic gymnasts, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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A comprehensive portrait of the Summer Olympics fully updated for the 2008 games in Beijing, China. This new edition includes a complete retrospective of the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and incorporates updates to all charts and records, as well as fun facts and anecdotes from the most recent Olympics and training.
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"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal...
11) Mikaela Shiffrin
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Covers Mikaela Shiffrin's early years, how she got her start skiing, and how she's earned three Olympic medals in the slalom, giant slalom, and combined events.
12) Red Gerard
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Covers Redmond Gerard's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his Olympic gold medal in the slopestyle event.
14) Chloe Kim
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Covers Chloe Kim's early years, how she got her start snowboarding, and how she earned her Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe event.
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Highlights in the history of the Winter Olympics from their inception in 1924 to today, including profiles of the Olympic athletes and information on the lesser-known winter sports. Also includes an Olympic almanac with information about each Olympiad.
16) Curling
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"Celebrate the Winter Games with this . . . introduction to curling, the team sport known for its rocks and brooms. Also included is a biographical story about curler Anna Hasselborg"--Provided by publisher.
18) Track and field
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An introduction to track and field in the Olympics, featuring photographs and descriptions of specific events and information on rules and technique.
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This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
20) Shaun White
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Covers Shaun White's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he's earned his three Olympic gold medals in the halfpipe event.
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