Olympics / written by Chris Oxlade and David Ballheimer ; [photographers, Andy Crawford, Bob Langrish, Steve Teague].
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
Record details
- ISBN: 0756610842
- ISBN: 9780756610845
- ISBN: 0756610834
- ISBN: 9780756610838
- Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
- Edition: Revised edition.
- Publisher: London ; DK, 2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Discover the world of the most elite sports competition on Earth"--Cover. At head of title: Eyewitness. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What were the Olympics? 8 -- Ancient Games 10 -- Olympia discovered 12 -- Olympics reborn 14 -- Traditions 16 -- From the beginning 18 -- Summer Games 22 -- Winter Games 26 -- Paralympics 28 -- Comings and goings 30 -- Great Olympians 32 -- Getting fit 36 -- Shapes and sizes 38 -- Changing styles 40 -- Made to measure 42 -- Wheels of fortune 44 -- Skates and skis 46 -- Fancy footwork 48 -- Perfect timing 50 -- Spoilsports 52 -- Behind the scenes 54 -- Stadium 56 -- Into the future 58 -- Famous Olympians 62. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.3 1 87356. |
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| Subject: | Olympics > Juvenile literature. Olympics > History > Juvenile literature. |
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- 10 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Eden Library | J 796.48 O (Text) | 31554008197096 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | J796.48 O (Text) | 31554008197112 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Reidsville Library | J796.48 O (Text) | 31554008197120 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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