Olympics in Sports and Recreation & Kids eBooks

The Matchless Six

The Story of Canada's First Women's Olympic Team

by Ron Hotchkiss ...

It is July 1928, and Canada’s first women’s Olympic team — “The Matchless Six” — is heading to Amsterdam, the site of the ninth Olympiad of the modern era. Canada’s finest female track-and-field athletes, having survived rigorous training and the grueling selection process at the Olympic Trials, were determined to take their big talent and big dreams to the top. Meet Jane Bell, Myrtle Cook, Bobbie ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

It is July 1928, and Canada’s first women’s Olympic team — “The Matchless Six” — is heading to Amsterdam, the site of the ninth Olympiad of the modern era. Canada’s finest female track-and-field athletes, having survived rigorous training and the grueling selection process at the Olympic Trials, were determined to take their big talent and big dreams to the top. Meet Jane Bell, Myrtle Cook, Bobbie
... Read more
The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone

The Story of Tom Longboat

by Jack Batten ...

Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and
... Read more
The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation)

The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

by Daniel James Brown ...

**Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation.Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'**For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

**Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation.Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'**For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what
... Read more
Ancient Greece and the Olympics

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics

by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce ...

Illustrated by Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 10 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they ... Read more

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they
... Read more
Hope Solo: My Story Young Readers' Edition

by Hope Solo ...

The World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist shares her story in her own words!In this young readers' edition of Hope Solo's exciting life story, adapted from Solo: A Memoir of Hope, the former starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team gives readers behind-the-scenes details of her life on and off the field.Solo offers a fearless female role model for the next ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

The World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist shares her story in her own words!In this young readers' edition of Hope Solo's exciting life story, adapted from Solo: A Memoir of Hope, the former starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team gives readers behind-the-scenes details of her life on and off the field.Solo offers a fearless female role model for the next
... Read more
Who Was Jesse Owens?

by Who HQ, James Buckley Jr. ...

Illustrated by Gregory Copeland ...

Series series Who Was?
At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens's family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop to ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens's family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop to
... Read more
Rapid Ray

The Story Ray Lewis

by John Cooper ...

Rapid Ray Lewis was arguably the fastest man of his generation. He won medals in the 1932 Olympics and the 1934 British Empire Games, and countless races in North America. Remarkable achievements for any man – but all the more remarkable because Lewis had to race poverty and prejudice. The geat-grandson of slaves, he worked as a porter on the railway, and trained by running alongside the tracks ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Rapid Ray Lewis was arguably the fastest man of his generation. He won medals in the 1932 Olympics and the 1934 British Empire Games, and countless races in North America. Remarkable achievements for any man – but all the more remarkable because Lewis had to race poverty and prejudice. The geat-grandson of slaves, he worked as a porter on the railway, and trained by running alongside the tracks
... Read more
My Weird School Fast Facts: Dogs, Cats, and Dung Beetles

by Dan Gutman ...

Illustrated by Jim Paillot ...

Series Book 5 - My Weird School Fast Facts
Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that manatees swim by farting? Did you know that a cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for fifteen years?!Learn more weird-but-true animal facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of
... Read more
VOLLEYBALL TIPS, TRICKS & EXCERCISES

Volleyball in the Olympics

by Jermaine, Harry ...

This ebook is the most complete guide on every aspect of playing volleyball This step-by-step guide teaches you: How to play Volleyball Tips on Serving Passing Tips How to be a Good Setter Spiking Tips Blocking Tips Defence Techniques How to Hit Volleyball Harder How to Prevent Injuries Important Volleyball Drills Tips to Jump Higher Equipment Used for Volleyball Best Voll... ... Read more

$6.60 CAD

This ebook is the most complete guide on every aspect of playing volleyball This step-by-step guide teaches you: How to play Volleyball Tips on Serving Passing Tips How to be a Good Setter Spiking Tips Blocking Tips Defence Techniques How to Hit Volleyball Harder How to Prevent Injuries Important Volleyball Drills Tips to Jump Higher Equipment Used for Volleyball Best Voll...
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Olympic Sports For Kids : Amazing Sports for Children Of All Ages

Olympic Books for Kids

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Olympic Sports Books
Convince your child to take up a sport instead of playing the computer all day long. Do that through the help of this beautifully crafted educational book. This book features amazing sports for children of all ages. The images used as more than enough to provide a cool introduction into each one. The limited text provide the additional information required. Buy a copy today! ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Convince your child to take up a sport instead of playing the computer all day long. Do that through the help of this beautifully crafted educational book. This book features amazing sports for children of all ages. The images used as more than enough to provide a cool introduction into each one. The limited text provide the additional information required. Buy a copy today!
... Read more
What Are the Winter Olympics?

by Gail Herman, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Jake Murray ...

Series series What Was?
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 ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

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
... Read more
Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics

by Jean L. S. Patrick ...

Illustrated by Adam Gustavson ...

Lucile “Ludy” Godbold was six feet tall and skinnier than a Carolina pine and an exceptional athlete. In her ﬁnal year on the track team at Winthrop College in South Carolina, Ludy tried the shot put and she made that iron ball sail with her long, skinny arms. But when Ludy qualified for the first Women's Olympics in 1922, Ludy had no money to go.Thanks to the help of her college and classmates, ... Read more

$6.47 CAD

Lucile “Ludy” Godbold was six feet tall and skinnier than a Carolina pine and an exceptional athlete. In her ﬁnal year on the track team at Winthrop College in South Carolina, Ludy tried the shot put and she made that iron ball sail with her long, skinny arms. But when Ludy qualified for the first Women's Olympics in 1922, Ludy had no money to go.Thanks to the help of her college and classmates,
... Read more
Choose a Career Adventure at the Olympics

by K.C. Kelley ...

Series series Bright Futures Press: Choose a Career Adventure
What do people do at the Olympics? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch ... Read more

$33.02 CAD

What do people do at the Olympics? Readers pick from eight different scenarios and experience "next best thing to being there yourself" opportunities for interactive career exploration. Sidebars promote additional learning activities and independent reaserch
... Read more
Figure Skating

by Ellen Labrecque ...

Series series 21st Century Skills Library: Global Citizens: Olympic Sports
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop ... Read more

$33.02 CAD

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop
... Read more
My Weird School Fast Facts: Sports

by Dan Gutman ...

Illustrated by Jim Paillot ...

Series series My Weird School Fast Facts
Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the only sport that’s been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?!Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the only sport that’s been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?!Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus
... Read more
Like A Girl

Meet The Team

by April Peter, Daniel Shneor ...

Series Book 1 - Like A Girl
Meet The Team! They are a powerful group of awesome women who can do anything!Like a Girl - Meet the Team is the intro to the 11 book series, which aims to boost young girls' self esteem, and to teach them about exciting future careers they can set their sights on. The series promotes curiosity, gender positivity, empowerment, skill, ambition, teamwork, and being an outstanding member of society ... Read more

$5.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Meet The Team! They are a powerful group of awesome women who can do anything!Like a Girl - Meet the Team is the intro to the 11 book series, which aims to boost young girls' self esteem, and to teach them about exciting future careers they can set their sights on. The series promotes curiosity, gender positivity, empowerment, skill, ambition, teamwork, and being an outstanding member of society
... Read more
Raising the Bar

Black Women Who Changed Gymnastics

by Ngeri Nnachi ...

Series series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, ... Read more

$12.86 CAD

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn't until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts,
... Read more
Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Multisport Superstar

by Joe Levit ...

Series series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)
Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm.Didrikson earned a reputation for athleticism early in her life. She stayed active even while doing her chores. It was no surprise to anyone when she won first place in the Amateur Athletic Union track-and-field competition right out of high school. Didrikson's incredible abilities would earn her two Olympic gold medals and ... Read more

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm.Didrikson earned a reputation for athleticism early in her life. She stayed active even while doing her chores. It was no surprise to anyone when she won first place in the Amateur Athletic Union track-and-field competition right out of high school. Didrikson's incredible abilities would earn her two Olympic gold medals and
... Read more
Simone Biles vs. Nadia Comaneci

Who Would Win?

by Josh Anderson ...

Series series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!With 16 Olympic medals between them, Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci are two of the greatest athletes in the history gymnastics. Biles has dominated the world championships, and Comaneci earned perfect Olympic scores. But which gymnast is the best? Follow their careers and ... Read more

$11.87 CAD

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!With 16 Olympic medals between them, Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci are two of the greatest athletes in the history gymnastics. Biles has dominated the world championships, and Comaneci earned perfect Olympic scores. But which gymnast is the best? Follow their careers and
... Read more
Long Shot

How the Winnipeg Falcons won the first Olympic hockey gold

by Eric Zweig ...

Series series Lorimer Recordbooks
The sons of Icelandic immigrants and friends since boyhood, the Winnipeg Falcons were a superbly talented team of just eight players who brought home Canada's first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1920. But before they became world champions, the Falcons endured years of prejudice on and off the ice.Author and renowned hockey historian Eric Zweig brings to life the fascinating story of the little ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

The sons of Icelandic immigrants and friends since boyhood, the Winnipeg Falcons were a superbly talented team of just eight players who brought home Canada's first Olympic gold medal in hockey in 1920. But before they became world champions, the Falcons endured years of prejudice on and off the ice.Author and renowned hockey historian Eric Zweig brings to life the fascinating story of the little
... Read more
Serena Williams

Legends in Sports

by Matt Christopher ...

Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography.Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography.Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and
... Read more
Simone Biles

Gymnastics Star

by Lori Mortensen ...

Series series Women Sports Stars
Simone Biles is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance. ... Read more

$26.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Simone Biles is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.
... Read more
Olympic Gold 1936

How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth

by Michael Burgan ...

Series series Captured History Sports
Jesse Owens’ gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler’s personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently ... Read more

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Jesse Owens’ gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler’s personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently
... Read more
The First Olympics of Ancient Greece

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons ...

Series series Ancient Greece
In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics. ... Read more

$26.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.
... Read more

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