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1	Olympics more books like this by Chris Oxlade, David Ballheimer add to wishlist Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.85! \| first editions
2	The Games of the Twenty-Third Olympiad: Los Angeles 1984 Commemorative Book more books like this by Harvery Frommer (Editor), Mary Gaddie (Editor), Myrna Katz Frommer (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Hour of the Olympics more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator) add to wishlist This nonfiction companion to "Hour of the Olympics" includes fun facts, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
4	The Olympic Spirit: 100 Years of the Games more books like this by Susan Wels add to wishlist A celebration of 100 years of the modern Olympic Games, which were revived in Athens in 1896. Includes 120 colour photographs, the greatest athletic performances, memorable opening and closing ceremonies, and collectables from the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics more books like this by Sue Macy, Peggy Fleming (Foreword by) add to wishlist Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics, a companion to the highly-acclaimed Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics. The companion volume on the Winter Games follows in the stunning visual format of the first book and includes the many great stories of the Winter Olympics, from the Jamaican ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| SVS
6	The Night Olympic Team: Fighting to Keep Drugs Out of the Games more books like this by Caroline Hatton add to wishlist The true, inside story of the UCLA Olympic Laboratory - the drug-detection team that tests athletes for banned performance-enhancing drugs. The team worked long nights for two weeks to detect a new, never-before-tested performance-enhancing drug called NESP (novel erythropoietic stimulating protein) during the 19th Winter Olympics (2002) in Salt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Olympic Summer Games 2000 more books like this by Puffin Books add to wishlist This book invites readers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympic Games. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
8	The Complete Handbook of Speed Skating more books like this by Dianne Holum, Eric Heiden (Designer) add to wishlist see all copies from $132.25!
9	The Matchless Six: The Story of Canada's First Women's Olympic Team more books like this by Ron Hotchkiss add to wishlist It is July 1928, and Canada's first women's Olympic team -- "The Matchless Six" -- is heading to Amsterdam, the site of the ninth Olympiad of the modern era. Canada's finest female track-and-field athletes, having survived rigorous training and the grueling selection process at the Olympic Trials, were determined to take their big talent and big ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.33! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Special Olympics more books like this by Mike Kennedy add to wishlist Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
11	The Olympics: Unforgettable Moments of the Games more books like this by Matt Christopher, Stephanie Peters (Designer) add to wishlist Ask most Olympians how their story begins and they will answer, 'When I was young, I always dreamed of going to the Olympics...' Some will then go on to tell of their great athletic triumphs. Others will recall agonizing near-misses. But for most, the very fact that they reached the Games at all was a dream come true. For the Olympic Games offer ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12	Cycling, Shooting, and Showjumping: Archery, Weightlifting, & a Whole Lot More more books like this by Jason Page add to wishlist Always among the most exciting events at the Olympics, track events include any foot race that tests a runners speed. see all copies from $4.08! new only from $4.08! \| SVS
13	Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics more books like this by David Fischer add to wishlist The Encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics will introduce you to the history of the ancient games and to its revival as the modern Olympics. Each event is presented alphabetically and covers the rules, equipment used, and techniques of the participants. Each featured event also includes a Fast Facts section covering the first competition of that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.12!
14	The Olympic Spirit: 100 Years of the Games (Corporate Edition) more books like this by Tehabi Books, Susan Wels add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
15	Gold: A Triple Champion's Story more books like this by Michelle Smith, Cahtal Dervan, Cathal Dervan add to wishlist Aged eight, Michelle Smith knew that she would be a champion. In Atlanta, she proved it three times over and though her gold was tarnished by dark rumours, she returned to Ireland a hero. In this book she tells her story from her childhood in Rathcoole to her remarkable achievement at the 1996 Olympics. The swimmer's tally of three golds and one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.85! \| first editions
16 view cover	Coubertin's Olympics: How the Games Began more books like this by Davida Kristy add to wishlist Baron de Coubertin realized that the ancient Olympics had a lot in common with his idea for friendly competition. Both were designed to glorify individual achievement instead of national identity. Both created an island of peace and friendship in the midst of conflict. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.57! \| first editions
17 view cover	Summer Olympics: The Definitive Guide to the World's Greatest Sports Celebration more books like this by Clive Gifford add to wishlist Created by an award-winning author-and-illustrator team, "Summer Olympics" sets the stage with facts, articles, and essential background information across the complete range of Olympic summer competition. An ideal companion to the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Includes glossary and Web resources. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
18 view cover	100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History more books like this by Bud Greenspan, Colby Allerton (Editor) add to wishlist Generously illustrated with 200 archival photos, many in color, this special edition of the tribute to the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games features a wealth of stories about great athletes such as Jesse Owens, Bruce Jenner, Zola Budd, and many others. Filled with intensity, pageantry, and history, this book is sure to become the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.38! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports more books like this by Jason Page add to wishlist One of the first sports included in the first modern Olympics of 1896, swimming includes contests of power and speed as well as contests measuring precision and artistic merit. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $5.46! \| SVS
20 view cover	Olympic Black Women more books like this by Martha Ward Plowden, Ronald Jones (Illustrator) add to wishlist From its beginnings in ancient Greece as a celebration of the gods to its rebirth in 1896 as a tool for peace through universal understanding, the Olympics have awed and inspired the world with man's athletic prowess. Held continually since 1896 with the exception of 1916 and 1940-44 during the two world wars, the Olympics continue to be the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.25! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Robert Crowther's Pop-Up Olympics: Amazing Facts and Record Breakers more books like this by Robert Crowther (Illustrator) add to wishlist Full of facts and records, this pop-up book aims to bring more that 25 Olympic events to life. Pull the tabs, turn the wheels and sprinters run, vaulters leap, divers spin, gymnasts swing, canoeists paddle, and there's a gold medal to wear too. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.35! \| first editions
22 view cover	Power and Precision: Cycling, Equestrian, Shooting, and Lots, Lots More more books like this by Jason Page add to wishlist The Zeke's Olympic Pocket Guide series is a fun and informative peek at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Showing readers the skills, training, and determination needed for athletes to excel in their various sporting events, these guides use a winning combination of facts, humorous illustrations, inspiring text, and vivid ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.41!
23 view cover	Olympic Games in Ancient Greece more books like this by Shirley Glubok add to wishlist An account of the Olympic games as they probably occurred in 400 B.C. when they were at the height of their classic glory. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
24	An Approved History of the Olympic Games: Includes Winter Games more books like this by Bill Henry, Patricia Henry Yeomans, William Mellors Henry add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Shooting for the Gold: A Portrait of America's Olympic Athletes more books like this by Walter Iooss, Dave Anderson add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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