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Author:
Peters, Stephanie True, 1965-
Title:
The Olympics : unforgettable moments of the games / [Text written by Stephanie Peters].
Publisher:
Paw Prints,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
99 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subject:
Olympics--Juvenile literature.
Olympics--History--Juvenile literature.
Other Authors:
Christopher, Matt.
Notes:
"Matt Christopher the # 1 sports series for kids"
Contents:
776 BC-AD 1894: the Olympics begin, end and begin again -- 1896-1916: First Olympic decades -- 1920-1928: New traditions and new games -- 1932-1936: Babe and Jesse -- 1948-1956: War-torn Olympics -- 1960-1968: Protest amidst the games -- 1972-1976: "The games must go on!" -- 1980-1988: Miracles and memorable moments -- 1992-1994: Splitting the Olympiads -- 1996-2002: From centenary celebrations to scandals -- 2004-2006: Back to Athens and into the future -- Epilogue: Beijing and beyond.
Summary:
A short history of the Olympics, highlighting memorable moments from ancient Greece to the present day.
Series:
Legendary sports events
ISBN:
1435249887
9781435249882
Locations:
OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)

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