Olympics and Olympians for Kids | Arlington Public Library

1) Megan Rapinoe

Author

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Series

Little people, big dreams

Description

Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field- and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....

2) Memorable Olympic gymnastics moments

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Gymnastics zone

Description

"This title introduces fans to some of the most memorable Olympic gymnastics moments in history. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index." -- Publisher's website.

3) Flying high: the story of gymnastics champion Simone Biles

Author

Meadows, Michelle

Series

Who did it first? book

Description

"A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar"--

4) I am a promise

Author

Fraser Pryce, Shelly Ann

Description

I Am a Promise takes readers on Shelly Ann's journey from her childhood in the tough inner-city community of Waterhouse in Kingston, Jamaica, through her development as a young athlete, to her first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in 2008. The story charts how Shelly Ann's commitment to hard work as well as the encouragement of loved ones helped her achieve her dreams against great odds and challenging life experiences. Most importantly,...

5) Individual sports of the Summer Games

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Gold medal games

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"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--

6) Individual sports of the Winter Games

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Gold medal games

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"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 100 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--

Author

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Series

Little people, big dreams

Description

The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on to challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This inspiring story of the athlete and activist's life features a fact and photos section at the back.

8) On your mark, get set, gold!: an irreverent guide to the sports of the summer games

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From triathlon to surfing, find out everything you need to know about the sports of the Summer Games in this fact-filled and humorous guide. Learn the essential rules and history of each sport, and make sure to pay close attention to the jargon that will help you sound like a pro.--description from page 4 of cover.

9) Simone Biles: golden girl of gymnastics

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"With a mix of spot art, diagrams, and comic panels, this biography celebrates Simone Biles's achievements in gymnastics"--

10) Sports of the Paralympic Games

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Gold medal games

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"An overview of the Paralympic Games featuring sports played by Individuals and teams of athletes competing against each other ... Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and skills, stamina and endurance both individually and through teamwork."--

11) Unbeatable Betty: the first female Olympic track & field gold medalist

Author

Kimmel, Allison Crotzer

Description

A picture-book biography of Betty Robinson, who "at only sixteen years old ... became the first female gold medalist in track and field in the 1928 Olympics and an overnight sensation. She was set for gold again and had her eyes on the 1932 Olympics. Her plans changed forever when a horrible plane crash left her in a wheelchair, with one leg shorter than the other. But Betty didn't let that stop her. In less than five years, she relearned how to stand,...

12) What are the paralympic games?

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As the Opening Ceremony for the 1948 Summer Olympic Games commenced in London, a similar sporting competition was taking place a few miles away. But the men at Stoke Mandeville weren t your typical athletes. They were paralyzed World War II veterans. The games at Stoke Mandeville were so successful that they would eventually lead evolve into the Paralympics.

13) Yusra swims

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"A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini"--

14) Great moments in Olympic soccer

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Carothers, Thomas

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Description

From the World Cup to the Olympics to professional leagues, soccer is the most popular sport in world.

15) Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

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Series

Story of volume 6

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"The story of Duke Kahanamoku, an exceptional swimmer who became the first native Hawaiian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for the US and is considered the father of modern surfing. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, and glossary"--

16) Simone Biles

Author

Blackaby, Susan

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Gymnast Simone Biles was born with a unique set of talents that sent her soaring into the record books. Her extraordinary ability and tireless drive make her accomplishments all but impossible to surpass. Simone Biles may simply be the greatest gymnast of all time.

17) Wilma Rudolph

Author

Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel

Series

Little people, big dreams

Description

"Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only...

18) Figure skating

Author

Labrecque, Ellen

Series

21st century skills library. Global citizens: Olympic sports

Description

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 questions about the text, and use evidence from a...

19) Olympic records

Author

Adamson, Thomas K

Series

Blastoff! discovery. Incredible sports records

Description

"Engaging images accompany information about Olympic records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

20) Proud: living my American dream

Author

Muhammad, Ibtihaj

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Book, eAudiobook

Description

The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad
At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she...