The Summer Olympics: World's Best Athletic Competition

by Matt Scheff

Overview

Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.0 gymnastics score to barefoot marathon runner Abebe Bikila's surprising triumph.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728414218
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	The Big Game (Lerner T Sports)
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	618,766
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

One Last Surge 4

Facts at a Glance 5

Chapter 1 The Summer Games 6

Chapter 2 Memorable Moments 10

Chapter 3 Clutch Performers 18

Chapter 4 Olympic Culture 24

The Champions 28

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Readers will enjoy learning how teams end up in the finals and championship games before reliving triumphant moments . . ."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 2–5—Sports' biggest showdowns are detailed in this star-studded series. Readers will enjoy learning how teams end up in the finals and championship games before reliving triumphant moments, such as Brandi Chastain's winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup. Short bios of top players, including WNBA star Maya Moore and NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri, highlight skill and talent. Fan culture is thoroughly discussed, with the focus on team pride and how sports can unify. There are funny tidbits. For instance, The Stanley Cup Finals discusses how the trophy is brought on a 100-day tour by the winning team's players. They partake in normal but sometimes silly activities with the cup, such as bringing it on a roller coaster. The writing flows easily, and the series uses a simple layout, which keeps readers engaged. VERDICT Recommended for school and public libraries.

School Library Journal