The Olympics: Legendary Sports Events

by Matt Christopher

Book Overview

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 athletes something few others sporting events can: the chance to be recognized as the best in the world...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316011185
• ISBN13: 9780316011181
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7