Triathlon

by Ashley Gish

Overview

The triathlon at the Summer Games is amazing to watch! Athletes swim, bike, and run all in one event. Don't miss the transitions, where just a few seconds can make or break a race. Elementary readers will discover the speed and endurance it takes to win gold in this sport. Action photos and straightforward text introduce triathlon's Olympic history, equipment, and individual, team, and mixed relay modes of play. A biographical story spotlights Flora Duffy, Bermuda's first ever Olympic gold medalist. Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682773185
Publisher:	The Creative Company
Publication date:	01/09/2024
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 11.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

"The outstanding images in 'Amazing Summer Olympics' (Creative Company) ensure that books in this series will be first chosen from any display." —School Library Journal

"Appealing and accessible to a wide audience, this is sure to build interest in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris." —School Library Journal

"This book provides an overview of triathlons, including their history, the description of each event, an introduction to relays, and a section highlighting recent Olympic triathletes. It explains that a triathlon comprises three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. The text is crafted to be accessible to children, with more challenging vocabulary accompanied by definitions at the bottom of each page. The inclusion of action-packed photos enhances the reader's experience, injecting vitality into the otherwise brief introduction to triathlons. Additionally, the back matter contains valuable resources such as book recommendations, website links, and an index. While acknowledging that the book only scratches the surface of the topic, it serves as an excellent primer for this exhilarating Olympic event, likely sparking enthusiasm among young readers for the upcoming summer Olympics. Its broad appeal makes it a valuable addition to large library collections, suitable for a wide range of ages, and its engaging content would make it great for any Olympic-themed display." —Children's Literature

From the Publisher

04/01/2024

Gr 2–4—Stunning photos paired with short, simple text make this series stand out. Though each book limns the history of the sport in question, the focus is on recent Olympic athletes, like Katie Ledecky, current record holder for medals (10) among female Olympic swimmers. Action-packed photos provide intriguing details and complement the text. An amazing photo in Athletics captures the intense moment when a group of runners approach the hurdles and water barrier in the women's steeplechase event. The main drawback of these books is their brevity; though well-chosen photos add to the telling. VERDICT Appealing and accessible to a wide audience, this is sure to build interest in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.

School Library Journal