Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper

Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper
Ann Malaspina (Author), Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)
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Olympics

"Bare feet shouldn't fly. Long legs shouldn't spin. Braids shouldn't flap in the wind. 'Sit on the porch and be a lady,' Papa scolded Alice." In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.

• Rank: #107104 in Books
• Brand: Albert Whitman & Company
• Published on: 2012-01-01
• Released on: 2011-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .50" h x 8.50" w x 11.00" l, .90 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

The World's Greatest Olympians (Olympics)

The World's Greatest Olympians (Olympics)
Michael Hurley (Author)

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DK Eyewitness Books: Olympics

DK Eyewitness Books: Olympics
Chris Oxlade (Author), David Ballheimer (Author)
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Olympics

• Rank: #100893 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 72 pages

On the Field with ... Julie Foudy (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf)

On the Field with ... Julie Foudy (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf)
Matt Christopher (Author)
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Olympics

"Julie Foudy knows what it's lie to wear gold: She has first place medals from the Women's World Cup 1991, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Women's World Cup 1999. And she knows what it's like to play a grueling soccer match in front of thousands of screaming fans and to sign autographs for hours after the match is done. But that wasn't always the case, for only in recent years has women's soccer become a widely played and watched event. Julie Foudy's story is not just about great soccer games; it's about how one woman's determination helped change an obscure sport into one with millions of fans."

• Rank: #103608 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .39" h x 5.05" w x 7.46" l, .20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Sports for Kids: The Olympics for Children - Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Kids Reading Books)

Sports for Kids: The Olympics for Children - Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Kids Reading Books)
Lauren Brown (Author), Sports Books for Kids Institute (Editor)

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Olympics

Discover why the Olympics is the largest and most watched sporting event in the world!

THIS BOOK INCLUDES FULL-COLOR PICTURES OF EVERY SPORT.

This exciting fact-filled book will take you from the fields of Ancient Greece to the modern Olympic stadiums of today.

You will discover more fun and fascinating facts about the Summer Olympics than you ever thought possible,

Including...

* The real meaning of the Olympic Rings.

* The weird connection between the British Royal Family and the length of the marathon!

* What the colors of the Olympic Flag actually mean.

* What is the one most important thing about the Olympics?

* What the Olympic Flame means and how it makes its long journey to the Olympic stadium.

* What the Olympic Gold Medal is really made of (not gold)!

* The humble beginnings of today's mighty Olympic mega-stadiums.

* How much food is eaten by the participants of the Olympics? (the whoppingly gigantic answer!)

* The incredible story of the Greek soldier who inspired the first marathon.

* Which sports are played in the Olympics...and which sports have been left out? (You might be surprised!)

* The only 4 sports that have been played at every Olympic Games.

...and much more!

• Rank: #74969 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-04-15
• Released on: 2013-04-15
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

The Story of the Olympics (Usborne Young Reading Series)

The Story of the Olympics (Usborne Young Reading Series)
Minna Lacey (Author), Paddy Mounter (Illustrator)
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Olympics

From a festival in ancient Greece to a worldwide event today, the Olympics have inspired athletes and supporters alike. Find out how the biggest sports event in the world was born and discover the amazing heroes who made Olympic history.

• Rank: #712329 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .46" h x 5.25" w x 7.94" l, .50 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 61 pages

Florence Griffith Joyner: Olympic Runner (Great Record Breakers in Sports)

Florence Griffith Joyner: Olympic Runner (Great Record Breakers in Sports)
Rob Kirkpatrick (Author), R. Kirkpatrick (Author)
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Olympics

Biathlon, Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, and Nordic Combined (Winter Olympic Sports)

Biathlon, Cross-Country, Ski Jumping, and Nordic Combined (Winter Olympic Sports)
Kylie Burns (Author)

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Olympics

• Rank: #122446 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.50" h x .20" w x 5.98" l, .20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

An Okapi's Ode To Track And Field

An Okapi's Ode To Track And Field
R.E. Skibiski (Author, Illustrator)

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Olympics

In AN OKAPI’S ODE TO TRACK AND FIELD, an okapi recites an ode. But it’s not just any old ode. Far from it. It’s an ode that’ll help you make head or tails of a sport that lots of people like to watch but don’t know much about. How many kinds of jumps are there? What’s a hammer? What are the differences between a decathlon and a heptathlon? Who can answer such questions? Few can. But fear not! Here’s the good news: being no run of the mill rhyme-writing ruminant, the okapi, in a poem that’s hard to topi, does all of us a favor by putting the sport of track and field in one whale of a nifty nutshell. It’s quite a feat. But will the okapi’s ode cross the finish line in first place? Well, you’ll just have to be the judge of that!

• Rank: #1370389 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-08-09
• Released on: 2012-08-09
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet (Sports Alphabet)

G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet (Sports Alphabet)
Brad Herzog (Author), Doug Bowles (Illustrator)
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From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. Now G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athlete and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views.

• Rank: #289783 in Books
• Brand: Sleeping Bear Press
• Published on: 2011-09-01
• Released on: 2011-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x .39" w x 11.18" l, 1.10 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Michael Phelps: The Greatest Olympian (Big Buddy Biographies)

Michael Phelps: The Greatest Olympian (Big Buddy Biographies)
Sarah Tieck (Author)

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• Rank: #122462 in Books
• Published on: 2013-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .40" h x 9.30" w x 8.10" l, .60 pounds
• Binding: Library Binding
• 32 pages

Hearts of Gold: A Celebration of Special Olympics and Its Heroes

Hearts of Gold: A Celebration of Special Olympics and Its Heroes
Sheila Dinn (Author)
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Olympics

Covers the history of the Special Olympics, the various events in which mentally and physically handicapped athletes compete, and some of the people involved in this international competition.

• Rank: #187659 in Books
• Published on: 1996-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 96 pages

Olympics For Kids: Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Books For Boys 8-10)

Olympics For Kids: Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Books For Boys 8-10)
Andrew Miller (Author), Olympics 2012 Institute (Editor)
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Olympics

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Discover why the Olympics the largest and most watched sporting event in the world!

THIS BOOK INCLUDES FULL-COLOR PICTURES OF EVERY SPORT

This exciting fact-filled book will take you from the fields of Ancient Greece to the modern Olympic stadiums of today.

You will discover more fun and fascinating facts about the Summer Olympics than you ever thought possible, including:

* The meaning of the Olympic Rings.

* How the marathon got its length because of the British Royal Family.

* What the colors of the Olympic Flag mean.

* What the Olympic Creed says is the most important thing about the Olympics.

* What the Olympic Flame means and how it makes its long journey to the Olympic stadium.

* What the Olympic Gold Medal is really made of (not gold)!

* How the stadium got its name.

* How much food will be eaten by the 210,000 athletes, coaches and Olympic volunteers participating in the 2012 London Olympics.

* The inspiring and tragic story of the Greek soldier who inspired the first marathon.

* Which sports are played in the Olympics...and which sports have been left out.

* The only 4 sports that have been played at every Olympic Games.

...and much more!

• Rank: #145931 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-07-18
• Released on: 2012-07-18
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1