Inside the Olympics
by Nick Hunter
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Pub Date Feb 01 2012 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Capstone | Heinemann-Raintree
Description
Inside the Olympics takes readers to the heart of the world's greatest sporting festival. Discover the history of the Games from their origins in ancient Greece to the Olympics in London, England in 2012. The book explores the great moments, athletes, and controversies that have made the Olympic Games. Readers will also find out about the challenges of hosting the Games, how the Olympic Movement works, and what the Games mean to people around the world. For ages 11-14.
Features of the book include:
Information about preparations for the 2012 London Olympics Biographies of athletes and other key figures in Olympic history Behind-the-scenes features on the people that make the Olympics happen A detailed reference section including Olympic records, timeline, list of Olympic host cities, and Olympic sportsAbout the author
Nick Hunter has written several nonfiction books for children and young people. He particularly enjoys writing about sports and the Olympics.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781432954895 |
| PRICE | $9.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 64 |
