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000362
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2004.
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32pOrange spine
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A book about the ancient Olympics, describing their importance in the ancient Greek world. Athletes tested their sporting prowess as wars and feuds were put aside. Includes information about the gods of ancient Greece, the many events at the Games, why only men competed and why they were banned and revived later.
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431184291 Pb.
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| 002884 | 796.48/GAF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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009858
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Great Britain, Book House, 2004.
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32pRed Spine
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The danger zone
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Experience the life of a boy, who prefers the easy life and last thing that he can do is to enter the Olympics.
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1904642055 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 010255 | 796.48/FOR/010255 | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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008039
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USA, Franklin Watts, 2003.
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160pYellow Spine
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Explores the history and traditions of the Olympics and the various events included in the competitions held every four years.
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Olympic history
Archery
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing
Canoeing, Cycling
Diving
Equestrian
Fencing, Field Hockey
Gymnastics
Judo
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Sailing, Shooting, Soccer, Softball, Swimming
Table tennis, Taekwondo, Team Handball, Tennis, Track and Field, Triathlon
Volleyball
Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling
Abebe Bikila
Fanny Blankers-Koen
Nadia Comaneci
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
Teresa Edwards
Kornelia Ender
Ray Ewry
Sylvie Frechette
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Kip Keino
Greg Louganis
Paavo Nurmi
Al Oerter
Jesse Owens
Mary Lou Retton
Vitaly Scherbo
Mark Spitz
Teofilo Stevenson
Jim Thorpe
Emil Zatopek
The Summer Games
Gold Medal Times
Suggested books
Index
Photo credits
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053111886X Hb.
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| 008450 | 796.48/FIS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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001921
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USA, Random House, 2002.
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133pPurple spine
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Magic Tree House Reserch Guide
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The Magic tree house guide which provides fun facts, photos, illustrations, definitions on ancient Greece.
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375823786 Pb.
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| 000019 | 796.48/OSB | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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018116
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India, P.R. Rai, 2005.
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79pBrown Spine
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A brief history of the games and their stadiums, concept and challenges of modern olympics.
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Pb.
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| 017356 | 796.48/RAI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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008475
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2004.
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80pDark Blue Spine
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Discover the ancient Greek roots of the games, look behind the scenes at the punishing training routines of the top athletes, and read about the great heroes, rivalries and performances that have illuminated more than a century of Olympic endeavour.
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Introduction
The Great Olympics - Stockholm 1912
The Olympic Dream
The Great Olympics - Berlin 1936
The Events - Athletics
Sprints
Middle-distance running
Long-distance events
Hurdles and relays
Long and triple jump
High jump and Pole vault
Hammer and Shot put
Discus and Javelin
Multi-sports events
The Great Olympics - Mexico City 1968
The Events - In and on Water
Swimming
Diving, Water Polo and Synchronized Swimming
Rowing, Sailing and Canoe-Kayaking
The Great Olympics - Seoul 1988
The Events - Precision, Strength and Combat Sports
Archery, Shooting and Fencing
Weight lifting, Wrestling and Boxing
Judo and Taekwondo
Gymnastics
The Great Olympics - Barcelona 1992
The Events - Cycling, Equestrian, Ball and Racquet Sports
Cycling
Equestrian Events
Team ball sports 1
Team ball sports 2
Racquet Sports
The Great Olympics - Sydney 2000
Olympic Achievements
Great rivalries
Against the odds
Olympic facts and figures
Memorable moments
Glossary and websites
Index
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0753409100 Hb.
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| 008781 | 796.48/GIF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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009747
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Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 2004.
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96pWhite Spine
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A comprehensive portrait of the Summer Olympics fully updated for the 2008 games in Beijing, China. This new edition includes a complete retrospective of the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, and incorporates updates to all charts and records, as well as fun facts and anecdotes from the most recent Olympics and training.
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Foreword
Introduction
Competing
The games reborn
Women dig in their heels
Breakthrough athletes
Photo gallery: Excelling
Controversies cast a shadow
Unlikely heroes
Photo gallery: Celebrating
Olympic almanacIndex
Credits
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0792266676 Hb.
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| 008780 | 796.48/MAC | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005311
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Edinburgh, Mainstream Publishing, 2003.
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592pBlack Spine
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The dramatic account of the dual history of the worlds foremost sporting spectacle. The story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, together with the highs and lows of the Olympics themselves. Covers the official history of the olympics and the International Olympic Committee from Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008.
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9781845961596 Hb.
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| 005719 | 796.48/MIL | Main | On Shelf | Reference books | Reference |
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