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  • Alpine and Freestyle Skiing

    Kylie Burns

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Introduces the alpine skiing events in the Winter Olympics, including slalom and freestyle skiing, and describes how each event is judged and the world records and trivia in the sport.
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  • Speed Skating

    Laura Hamilton Waxman

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic speedskating. Includes descriptions of each of the men's and women's long and short races. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 PeyongChang, South Korea Winter Olympic Games. Includes Q&A feature, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--
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  • Gymnastics

    Clive Gifford

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2011)
    This insightful series explores different sports—how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed, and how to get involved. There are tips on training and on developing techniques. The books also feature sporting heroes at the top of their game, with exciting photos of them showing their skills in action.
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  • Snowboard

    Joseph Gustaitis

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Introduces snowboarding at the Winter Olympics, including how the athletes are judged, the different events held, and world records and trivia in the sport.
    T

  • Gymnastics

    Clive Gifford

    Paperback (Saunders Book Co, )
    None
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  • London 2012 Olympic Venues

    James Nixon

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Sept. 1, 2012)
    The ultimate preview for the upcoming 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is packed with information about the venues and events in the 30th Olympiad in London, England, and includes topics such as the sustainability of the design and construction of the venues and how they will be used after the close of the games. Simultaneous.
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  • Swimming & Diving

    Clive Gifford

    Paperback (Saunders Book Co, Jan. 1, 2012)
    An introduction to a variety of swimming and diving sports the summer Olympics, including lap races, open water races, diving, and synchronized swimming. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport.
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  • Basketball and Other Ball Sports

    Clive Gifford

    Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2011)
    "An introduction to a variety of ball sports of the summer Olympics, including field hockey, volleyball, tennis, basketball, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport." --Provided by publisher.
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  • Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

    Jason Page

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)
    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.
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  • Basketball & Other Ball Sports

    Clive Gifford

    Paperback (Saunders Book Co, Jan. 1, 2012)
    None
    T

  • Combat Sports

    Robert Sandelson

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Describes the history, rules, and great moments of the Olympic combat sports of boxing, fencing, judo, and wrestling
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  • Olympic Sports: Gymnastics

    Kate Haycock

    Paperback (Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division, Nov. 15, 1991)
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