Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.

Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.

Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.

Olympians compete in the colors of their country. Millions of fans around the world tune in to watch. and When everything goes just right, the performances are unforgettable. Great Moments in Olympic Sports tells the stories that define the Games-those of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. With colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, plus a Glossary, additional resources, and more, these books will have readers on the edge of their seats awaiting the next opening ceremony. Features: Action Photos, Great Moments Sidebars, Great Olympians List, Glossary, Additional Resources, Index Book jacket.

An introduction to Olympic wrestling features a history of the Olympic games and profiles of ancient and modern champions.

Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Track and Field tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in track and field, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.