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G is for Gold Medal

Author : Brad Herzog

Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 30,74 MB

Release : 2011-09-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1410307964

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From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. Now in G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views. Learn the meaning behind the five interlocking rings featured on the Olympic flag. Cheer on American Jim Thorpe as he won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, only to lose his medals later. Read how the man dubbed as the "world's laziest high jumper" won the gold in 1968 and later had a jump named after him. All these moments and more are brought to life in G is for Gold Medal. Brad Herzog has written travel and sports books for readers young and old. His books with Sleeping Bear include the best-selling H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. Brad lives on California's Monterey Peninsula. Doug Bowles has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years. His books for Sleeping Bear include One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book and S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet. Doug lives in Leawood, Kansas.



Gold Medal Strategies

Author : Jim Craig

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 244 pages

File Size : 13,66 MB

Release : 2010-03-11

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1118023447

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Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time It's been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the "Miracle on Ice." No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America. The U.S. team's goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig, who is now a leadership expert and keynote speaker to business audiences. Gold Medal Strategies gives you Craig's unique lessons from the "Miracle" team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other important management topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team's shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.



Geronimo and the Gold Medal Mystery

Author : Geronimo Stilton

Publisher :

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 27,4 MB

Release : 2008-04

Category :

ISBN : 9781536445824

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Geronimo Stilton is assigned to a story about the Olympics.



Winners Never Quit!

Author : Mia Hamm

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 16,24 MB

Release : 2004-08-17

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0060740507

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Free Mia Hamm photo inside! Mia loves playing soccer. That is, until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. Before she can lose, she quits. Fed up with her attitude, Mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. Will Mia learn that beinga team player is more important than winning or losing the game? This wonderful and motivating story from America's soccer champion shows kids that: Winners Never Quit!



Oregon Blue Book

Author : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State

Publisher :

Page : 232 pages

File Size : 46,95 MB

Release : 1895

Category : Oregon

ISBN :

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The 4 Year Olympian

Author : Jeremiah Brown

Publisher : Dundurn

Page : 374 pages

File Size : 26,65 MB

Release : 2018-03-24

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1459741331

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Improbable, heart-wrenching, and uplifting, Jeremiah Brown’s journey from novice rower to Olympic silver medallist in under four years is a story about chasing a goal with everything you’ve got. After nearly being incarcerated at age seventeen and becoming a father at nineteen, Jeremiah Brown manages to grow up into a responsible young adult. But while juggling the demands of a long-term relationship, fatherhood, mortgage payments, and a nine-to-five banking career, he feels something is missing. A new goal captures his imagination: What would it take to become an Olympian? Guided by a polarizing coach, Brown and his teammates plumb the depths of physical and mental exertion in pursuit of a singular goal. The 4 Year Olympian is a story of courage, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, told from the perspective of an unlikely competitor.



How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals

Author : Michael Phelps

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 18,34 MB

Release : 2009-06-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1416986693

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With his record-breaking eight gold medals won for swimming in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Phelps became an international sensation. In this picture book, Phelps explains the mind-boggling statistics of his years of training in terms young kids can understand. Full color.



Through Time: Olympics

Author : Richard Platt

Publisher : Kingfisher

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,42 MB

Release : 2012-06-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780753467107

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This series offers a unique journey through different periods in history. Detailed artworks tell the story of a specific location as it changes with time. As they explore each scene, readers learn about the people who lived in this place, looking at their beliefs and ways of life. Come along on a time-traveling adventure to explore the history of the most famous—and most international—sporting competition in the world, from its ancient origins to the present day. Readers will follow the narrative from city to city, exploring the impact of the Games on each host nation as well as the key social, political, and cultural events of the era. Amazing cross-sections and finely detailed artwork invite readers to explore the cities, stadiums, and games across time. Woven into this narrative are major sporting highlights, facts, and record breakers of the modern period, beginning in Paris in 1900, and continuing through the upcoming 2012 games in London. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, Through Time: Olympics is perfect for sporting fans everywhere!



Touch the Sky

Author : Ann Malaspina

Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company

Page : 35 pages

File Size : 44,71 MB

Release : 2012-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0807580341

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CCBC Choices 2013 2014-2015 Children's Crown Award 2013-2014 Macy's Multicultural Collection of Children's Literature 2015 Louisiana Readers' Choice Master List A 2013 CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2013 Amelia Bloomer list 2013 IRA-CBC Children's Choices Best Children's Books of the Year 2013, Bank Street College Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Bare feet shouldn't fly. Long legs shouldn't spin. Braids shouldn't flap in the wind. 'Sit on the porch and be a lady,' Papa scolded Alice. In Alice's Georgia hometown, there was no track where an African-American girl could practice, so she made her own crossbar with sticks and rags. With the support of her coach, friends, and community, Alice started to win medals. Her dream to compete at the Olympics came true in 1948. This is an inspiring free-verse story of the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Photos of Alice Coachman are also included.



Olympics!

Author : Barbara G. Hennessy

Publisher : Viking Juvenile

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 50,48 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.