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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter
Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by
millions. Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the
modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't
officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather
sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey
players, and, most recently, snowboarding. Like its summer
counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together
the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to
stand on the medal podium. Gail Herman covers it all in a wonderful
read--the highs, such as the 1980 US hockey team's unexpected gold
medal grab, as well as the lows, including the Tonya Harding-Nancy
Kerrigan figure-skating scandal in 1994. Includes 80
black-and-white illustrations and a 16-page photo insert.
This title offers a detailed look at the effect gambling has had on
the sports world. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful
sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging
read.
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Fired Up!
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Parkour
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Linda Hopkins
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Skydiving
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Katie Gillespie
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