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The Genius Kid's Guide to the Olympics by Chros Mcdougall.
This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781952455070
- ISBN: 1952455073
- Physical Description: 192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Consulting Group, 2022.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes glossary and index. Previously titled Sports Encyclopedia for Kids. |
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| Genre: | Junior literature. History. Encyclopedias. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Branch District Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township Branch | J 796.48 MCD (Text) | 35406424072047 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Checked out | 12/02/2026 |
The Genius Kid's Guide to the Olympics
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Table of Contents
The Genius Kid's Guide to the Olympics
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| The History of the Olympics | p. 4 | |
| Summer Sports | p. 14 | |
| Archery | p. 16 | |
| Badminton | p. 18 | |
| Basketball | p. 20 | |
| Boxing | p. 24 | |
| Canoe | p. 26 | |
| Cycling | p. 28 | |
| Diving | p. 32 | |
| Equestrian | p. 36 | |
| Fencing | p. 38 | |
| Field Hockey | p. 42 | |
| Golf | p. 44 | |
| Gymnastics | p. 46 | |
| Handball | p. 54 | |
| Judo | p. 56 | |
| Modern Pentathlon | p. 58 | |
| Rowing | p. 60 | |
| Rugby Sevens | p. 62 | |
| Sailing | p. 64 | |
| Shooting | p. 66 | |
| Soccer | p. 68 | |
| Swimming | p. 72 | |
| Table Tennis | p. 80 | |
| Tae Kwon Do | p. 82 | |
| Tennis | p. 84 | |
| Track and Field | p. 86 | |
| Triathlon | p. 94 | |
| Volleyball | p. 96 | |
| Water Polo | p. 102 | |
| Weight Lifting | p. 106 | |
| Wrestling | p. 108 | |
| Additional Sports | p. 112 | |
| Winter Sports | p. 114 | |
| Alpine Skiing | p. 116 | |
| Biathlon | p. 122 | |
| Bobsled | p. 124 | |
| Curling | p. 126 | |
| Figure Skating | p. 128 | |
| Freestyle Skiing | p. 136 | |
| Ice Hockey | p. 140 | |
| Luge | p. 148 | |
| Nordic Skiing | p. 150 | |
| Skeleton | p. 156 | |
| Ski Cross and Snowboardcross | p. 158 | |
| Ski and Snowboard: Park and Pipe | p. 160 | |
| Snowboard Racing | p. 166 | |
| Speed Skating | p. 168 | |
| The Paralympic Games | p. 172 | |
| Past Olympic Sports | p. 184 | |
| Olympic Milestones | p. 186 | |
| Glossary | p. 188 | |
| To Learn More | p. 189 | |
| Index | p. 190 | |
| Photo Credits | p. 191 |
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