Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics

Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics
Sue Macy (Author), Peggy Fleming (Foreword)

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This companion volume to the highly acclaimed Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics follows the stunning visual format of the first book to capture the heroics of the Winter Olympics. From the unlikely Jamaican bobsled team to the unforgettable U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A. hockey clash at Lake Placid, all the legends of great winter sports are recalled, including stars of skiing, bobsledding, ice skating and even snowboarding.


The book recounts the triumph and tragedy that has enthralled the world since the Winter Olympics were launched in Chamonix in 1924: from Eric Heiden's 1980 five gold medal haul to the horror of the 1961 plane crash that claimed 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team.


Freeze Frame features spectacular photo galleries in addition to a superb map of Winter Olympic sites, an insight into the coverage of new extreme Olympic sports, and a complete Winter Olympic Almanac, which includes quick reference information on each Olympiad.

• Rank: #1518484 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-24
• Released on: 2006-01-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .60" h x 8.50" w x 11.00" l, .40 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 96 pages

Miracle on Ice (Graphic History)

Miracle on Ice (Graphic History)
Joe Dunn (Author)

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New York, 1980. Though the world was in turmoil, the U.S. Olympic hockey team united Americans on February 22. The Soviet Union had dominated Olympic hockey and they were aggressively invading the Middle East. Many felt the Soviets were unstoppable. Skate with the 20 young American men who made history when they did just that in this inspiring graphic novel.

• Rank: #253187 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .60" h x 5.30" w x 7.40" l, .20 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover

Michael Phelps (People We Should Know, Second)

Michael Phelps (People We Should Know, Second)
Mike Kennedy (Author)

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• Rank: #203604 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .30" h x 6.70" w x 9.10" l, .45 pounds
• Binding: Library Binding
• 48 pages

Yes, I Can!: The Story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team

Yes, I Can!: The Story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team
Devon Harris (Author), Ricardo Cortes (Illustrator)

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The story of the original Jamaican Bobsled Team is one about having the courage to pursue your dreams, persevering in the face of all difficulties and defining success in your own terms. When Devon Harris, Michael White, Dudley Stokes and Christian Stokes decided to follow their dreams to the Olympics they knew nothing about their sport and had only a few months to get ready. Ice? They didn t have any. Jamaica is a tropical island famous for sun ,sea and surf, Support? They didn t have any. Many people laughed at them and thought they were a joke. Money? They didn t have any . They sold T-shirts to raise the funds they needed. Equipment? They didn t have any. They rented an old inferior sled in order to compete Olympic dreams die hard. With dogged determination and a belief in themselves and each other they did the impossible by qualifying as the members of their nation s first Winter Olympic Team. With personal and national pride on the line these underdogs competed fiercely at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. The awesome foursome didn t win a medal but they won the heart of the entire world. They have taught us that we can still succeed against seemingly insurmountable odds if we believe in ourselves and say Yes, I Can! Here s to following your dream!

• Rank: #1077468 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-02
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 8.62" h x 8.62" w x .0" l, .48 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 56 pages

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #10: Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #10: Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Natalie Pope Boyce (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
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Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie!
 
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they do for fun? Where were the very first Olympics held? How are our modern Olympics similar to the ancient Olympics? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

• Rank: #107791 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-02-29
• Released on: 2012-02-29
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
Paula Yoo (Author), Dom Lee (Illustrator)
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The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father's desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.

• Rank: #1482537 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .51" h x 8.52" w x 11.22" l, .89 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Robert Crowther's Pop-up Olympics: Amazing Facts and Record Breakers

Robert Crowther's Pop-up Olympics: Amazing Facts and Record Breakers
Robert Crowther (Author, Illustrator)
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A pop-up guide to the 1996 Summer Olympics is filled with fascinating facts and statistics that are brought to life with interactive flaps, wheels, and pull-tabs, in a volume that is complemented by a wearable gold medal.

• Rank: #2176071 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-06
• Released on: 1996-04-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 12 pages

Wilma Rudolph (Childhood of Famous Americans)

Wilma Rudolph (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Jo Harper (Author), Meryl Henderson (Author, Illustrator)
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An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.

• Rank: #116464 in eBooks
• Published on: 2010-05-08
• Released on: 2010-05-11
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

LeBron James (Sports Illustrated Kids: Superstar Athletes)

LeBron James (Sports Illustrated Kids: Superstar Athletes)
Joanne Mattern (Author)

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Did you know LeBron James averaged more than 30 points a game as a senior in high school? Discover how an amazing high school player went on to become an outstanding NBA star!

• Rank: #446578 in Books
• Published on: 2011-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .10" h x 7.80" w x 7.80" l, .1 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 24 pages

Gabby Douglas: Going for Gold

Gabby Douglas: Going for Gold
Tori Kosara (Author)

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the gymnast who captivated a nation during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Gabby Douglas became the first African American to win gold in the individual all-around event. She also won a team gold medal with teammates Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber, now known as the Fab 5. Learn all about Gabby’s early life and road to becoming a gold medal Olympian in this full-colour photographic biography.

• Rank: #28953 in Books
• Published on: 2013-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .30" h x 5.80" w x 9.00" l, .10 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Danger in the Desert (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers)

Danger in the Desert (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers)
Timothy J. Bradley (Author)

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Scorching heat. Bone-dry air. No water anywhere. Life in Earths deserts pushes life to the edge of survival. The desert is an unforgiving, hostile environment. Every single drop of water is precious, and these amazing desert plants and animals wont waste a drop. They never know if it might be their last.

• Rank: #219515 in Books
• Published on: 2013-01-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .30" h x 5.20" w x 7.80" l, .50 pounds
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• 64 pages

Always Dream (Positively for Kids)

Always Dream (Positively for Kids)
Kristi Yamaguchi (Author)
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In Always Dream, her first book for children, Kristi Yamaguchi reveals how her determination, ambition, and love of skating keeps her going, even in the midst of obstacles and tragedy. Fans of all ages will be inspired by Yamaguchi's remarkable story, which is best embodied by her trademark phrase, "Always dream."

• Rank: #1004511 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

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Olympics
B. G. Hennessy (Author)

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Today, all over the world, people are getting ready for the Olympics. Runners, swimmers, skiers, and skaters are practicing; teams are learning to work together. Meanwhile, workers are making flags, medals, uniforms and equipment. But soon the Olympic torch will be lighted and the games will start. Full color.

• Rank: #140563 in Books
• Published on: 1996-05-01
• Released on: 1996-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold (Hot Celebrity Biographies)

Michael Phelps: Swimming for Olympic Gold (Hot Celebrity Biographies)
David P. Torsiello (Author)
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Swimmer Michael Phelps is considered by many to be the greatest Olympian of all-time. At the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China, Phelps took home a record 8 gold medals. Find out about Phelps's amazing achievements, as well as what life is like for him both in and out of the pool.

• Rank: #113736 in Books
• Brand: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
• Published on: 2009-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.02" h x .20" w x 7.52" l, .30 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

How to Improve at Gymnastics

How to Improve at Gymnastics
Andrew D. Walker (Author), Heather E. Brown (Author)
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Book Details:

• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 1/1/2009
• Pages: 48
• Reading Level: Age 10 and Up

• Rank: #94049 in Books
• Brand: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Published on: 2009-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .30" h x 8.00" w x 10.70" l, .45 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

The Ancient Greek Olympics

The Ancient Greek Olympics
Richard Woff (Author)
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The ancient Greeks were famous for their love of competition and athleticism. Their most important sporting festival, held at Olympia and honoring Zeus, became the inspiration for our modern Olympic games. It was open to the citizens of every Greek polis, and became so important, that all warfare had to be suspended for its duration.
This book runs through the entire five-day session of the ancient games. The athletes' training and the actual sporting events--some familiar, some quite strange to the modern reader--are described in vivid detail and illustrated with both classical art from the collections of the British Museum and photographs of the modern Games. Day Two, for instance, starts with morning activities (a procession into the hippodrome, chariot and horse races), followed by the afternoon pentathlon events (discus, javelin, running, jumping, and wrestling), and ends with the evening celebration (winners' parade, victory hymns, feast, and revels). Supplemental sidebars--such as Homer's description of Odysseus' triumphant discus throw and an explanation of why athletes and trainers had to appear naked--add lively, colorful detail. Commentary on the modern Games and a running comparison of modern and ancient athletic events is scattered throughout the book, providing an important historical perspective on today's Olympics. Three supplemental chapters--"Women at the Olympics," "Games Elsewhere in Greece," and "The End of the Olympics"--complete this fascinating look at ancient Greek customs, competitive spirit, and character.

• Rank: #1603638 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Sports ABCs (Early eBooks)

Sports ABCs (Early eBooks)
Something Else Publishing (Author)
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Kids will love practicing their ABCs while discovering the wide world of variety sports has to offer. This book features professional, full-color, photographic illustrations depicting children involved in everything from Archery to Zipline.

SPORTS ABCs has been specially formatted for landscape viewing on the Kindle Fire, but can be read using kindle apps for phones, tablets and computers. Be sure to look for other Early eBooks from Something Else Publishing including HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS, OPPOSITES and COLORS.

• Rank: #55407 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-06-03
• Released on: 2012-06-03
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku

Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe (Author), Richard Waldrep (Illustrator)

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• Rank: #292246 in Books
• Published on: 2013-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Olympics Picture Book: Learn About the Olympic Games With Exciting Pictures of the Summer Olympics Sports (Picture Books for Children Ages 4 6)

Olympics Picture Book: Learn About the Olympic Games With Exciting Pictures of the Summer Olympics Sports (Picture Books for Children Ages 4 6)
John Armstrong (Author), Olympics for Kids Institute Institute (Editor)
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Here they are, the 31 sports you will see in the Summer Olympic Games.

This Olympic Picture Book will let your experience each sport in full living color.

Each sport is depicted in a full color illustration that captures all the excitement, energy, and passion of each Olympic sport.

You and your child will be astonished at how many sports are actually played in the Olympics.

You will want to rush to the television and witness all these sports in action.

So dive right in and become a fan of all the Olympic sports.

• Rank: #682483 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-07-23
• Released on: 2012-07-23
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater

Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice: Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater
Sasha Cohen (Author), Kathy Goedeken (Illustrator)
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Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen tells her story -- on and off the ice

champion figure skater Sasha Cohen captured the world's attention with her exquisite spiral and outstanding layback spin at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. In Torino, she reigned as the most intriguing contender in figure skating at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and triumphed with the silver medal. For the first time, Sasha tells her amazing story, in her own words, including:

• Her discovery of ice skating at age 7 and the coaches who trained her

• Her comeback from the injury that almost ended her career

• The crushing lows and miracle wins

This is the official autobiography of the world's most captivating skater, on and off the ice.

• Rank: #689447 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-01
• Released on: 2005-03-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages