Books with title Inside the Summer Olympic Games: History of the Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympic Games, started in 1896 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, have a fascinating history. Read about:1. The six Olympic Games events that are no longer competed2. Learn about the history of each sporting event3. How the Olympic traditions got started4. Memorable events and people from past Olympic Games5. How sports are chosen for the Olympics and what determines if they continueInside the Summer Olympic Games is an informative and entertaining book that will give you insight into what the Modern Games first looked like, how they have changed, and what the Olympic Movement looks like today.

This first and only official children’s book on the Olympics—created in association with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne—introduces kids to the glorious history of the Games. The Olympic games are the world’s greatest global sporting spectacle. This stunningly illustrated official history, written especially for children, charts the events from its origins in ancient Greece to its revival in 1896 and the 27 subsequent competitions. In addition to pages packed with exclusive photographs of the gripping action, legendary athletes, and artifacts that have defined each game, the book covers short-lived sports, groundbreaking firsts, fun fast facts, and much more. The Story of the Olympic Games will fascinate young fans and prepare them for the upcoming 2020 Games this summer in Tokyo.