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Title details for The Summer Olympics by Matt Scheff - Available

The Summer Olympics

World's Best Athletic Competition

by Matt Scheff
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Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.0 gymnastics score to barefoot marathon runner Abebe Bikila's surprising triumph.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Big Game

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2020

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781728410593
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.1
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2020

      Gr 2-5-Sports' biggest showdowns are detailed in this star-studded series. Readers will enjoy learning how teams end up in the finals and championship games before reliving triumphant moments, such as Brandi Chastain's winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup. Short bios of top players, including WNBA star Maya Moore and NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri, highlight skill and talent. Fan culture is thoroughly discussed, with the focus on team pride and how sports can unify. There are funny tidbits. For instance, The Stanley Cup Finals discusses how the trophy is brought on a 100-day tour by the winning team's players. They partake in normal but sometimes silly activities with the cup, such as bringing it on a roller coaster. The writing flows easily, and the series uses a simple layout, which keeps readers engaged. VERDICT Recommended for school and public libraries.

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.1
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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