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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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Basketball
M. K. Osborne
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Jan. 21, 2020)Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of basketball at the Olympics. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.
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Volleyball
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2015)"Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, an overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings."--
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Figure Skating
Claire Throp
Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2013)Though it’s graceful and beautiful to watch, don’t be fooled. Champion-level figure skaters are some of the strongest, most technically skilled athletes anywhere. Learn about this stylish sport and find out how the pros train! Do you think you have what it takes to give it a try?
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Gymnastics
Clive Gifford
Paperback (Saunders Book Co, )None
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Volleyball
M. K. Osborne
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Jan. 21, 2020)Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of volleyball at the Olympics, including indoor and beach volleyball. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.
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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 and Diving
Allan Morey
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2015)"Presents information about swimming and diving in the Olympics including different types of swimming strokes, different diving events, and synchronized swimming"--
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Combat Sports
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2015)"Presents information about the rules and types of combat sports in the Olympics, including wrestling, boxing, tae kwon do, judo, and fencing."--
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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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Gymnastics
Allan Morey
Library Binding (Amicus High Interest, Sept. 1, 2015)"Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today."--
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