Olympics:
Summer Sports
Books on sports that are part of the Summer Olympics.
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Swifter, Higher, Stronger : a Photographic History of the Summer Olympics by Macy, Sue
Notes: A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
Reading Level: Grades 4 and Up
ISBN: 0792269802
Callnumber: J796.4802 M259S
Swimming by Cross, Rick
Notes: The author, an Olympic gold medalist, introduces the sport of swimming, from basic skills and water safety to perfecting swimming strokes and taking part in competitions
Reading Level: Grades 4 and Up
ISBN: 0789454327
Callnumber: j797.21 C884S
Fundamentals of Track and Field by Carr, Gerald
Notes: From sprints, relays, and hurdles to distance running and race walking, from the high jump, long jump and triple jump to pole vaulting and shot putting, this book covers the basics of aspects of track and field.
ISBN: 0736000089
Callnumber: 796.42 C23F
Bicycling Magazine's 1,000 All-Time Best Tips : Top Riders Share Their Secrets to Maximize Fun, Safety, and Performance by
Notes: Top riders share their secrets to maximize fun, safety, and performance.
ISBN: 1594860513
Callnumber: 796.6 B473MO
Youth Volleyball: the Guide for Coaches, Parents and Athletes by Zartman, Sharkie
Notes: Learn to play volleyball for enjoyment and as a competitive sport.
ISBN: 1558707875
Callnumber: 796.325 Z19y2
Table Tennis: Steps to Success by Hodges, Larry
Notes: Make table tennis, also known as ping pong, your sport.
ISBN: 0873224035
Callnumber: 796.346 H666t
Softball: Steps to Success by Potter, Diane
Notes: Softball is the quintessential summer sport.
ISBN: 0873227948
Callnumber: 796.3578 P851s
Go Tennis by Flichtbeil, Rolf
Notes: Improve your serve with this book, which also contains an instructional live-action DVD.
ISBN: 0756619424
Callnumber: 796.342 F64g
Badminton: Steps to Success by Grice, Tony
Notes: An early form of badminton was played in ancient Greece.
ISBN: 0873226135
Callnumber: 796.345 G871b
Archery Fundamentals by Engh, Douglas
Notes: Archery debuted as an Olympic sport in the 1900 Summer Olympics.
ISBN: 0736055010
Callnumber: 799.32 En3a