These brief books are full of interesting facts about the history of the modern Olympics. Olympians covers eleven gold medal winners from Jessie Owens in 1936 to Chris Hoy in the 2008 games. Each two page spread includes many color photos, a fact box, and a brief summary of the achievement. Great Olympic Moments includes highlights of memorable events in Olympic history, from repeated success, to those shocking and controversial. Bold terms are defined in a glossary. Olympic timelines and statis
--Pennsylvania School Librarians Association

These brief books are full of interesting facts about the history of the modern Olympics. Olympians covers eleven gold medal winners from Jessie Owens in 1936 to Chris Hoy in the 2008 games. Each two page spread includes many color photos, a fact box, and a brief summary of the achievement. Great Olympic Moments includes highlights of memorable events in Olympic history, from repeated success, to those shocking and controversial. Bold terms are defined in a glossary. Olympic timelines and statis
--Pennsylvania School Librarians Association

2012 Books of Note
--TriState Young Adult Review Committee