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GREAT READING AND PICTURES
I enjoyed reading this book.It was easy to read and interesting.

Entertaining look at the sport as well as an honest bio
Fans of Ms. Cohen's career will not be disappointed at her frank autobiography and a career still very much in progress. A favorite for the gold medal in Torino, Sasha spoke openly about the pressures and gained my respect when she maintained her dignity despite cutting observances and outright rudeness from the international press. Despite two falls in her long program and her own inner belief that all chance of any medal at all was gone, she got up off the ice and gave the program her all. Her perseverance rewarded her with a silver medal and inspired a generation of skaters to never give up. Great book.

Don't waste your time.
From beginning to end, I found this book to be dreadful, and an utter waste of my time. Champion? Of what? She is the queen of making excuses, and really, isn't it too soon for an autobiography? Do yourself a favor, skip over this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    3. Children's All Ages - Biography / Autobiography    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Figure skaters    7. Ice skaters    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Sports & Recreation - Ice & Figure Skating    11. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    12. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports    13. United States    14. Women figure skaters    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

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review on ancient greece and the olyimpics
(......)My Summaryon AncientGreece and the Olympics4/13/05
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Greece    4. History    5. History - Ancient    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Olympic games (Ancient)    9. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    10. To 146 B.C    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / General   

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Nazi Olymics
The book I read on the Holocaust was called The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936 by Susan D. Bachrach. This book is about the Olympics held by the Nazis.In this book, it tells about the steps Nazis took to hold the Olympics.It also tells you where exactly the Olympics were held. This book is not a book that actually tells a story, it is a factual book that tells facts and gives you images to describe the facts.Adolf Hitler was head of Germany's Government.In 1931, Berlin was chosen as the site of the 1936 Summer Games.After World War I, Hitler and the Nazi promised a "new Germany" that would give to those many Germans who were fearful to the future.Soon Germany was turned into a police state for "Aryans only".As the year of 1936 came closer and closer with the Olympics, people questioned whether the Olympics should be held in a country whose ideology ran counter to the ideals that inspired to the Games.Many participants questioned the same thing.

Absolutely wonderful!
This large and attractive book tells the story of the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin. Many Americans have heard of them, though their knowledge is limited to the fact that Jesse Owens, an African-American, won four gold medals, humiliating Adolf Hitler. This book tells the story of those Olympics from the choice of venue in 1931, through the rise of Hitler and National Socialism, the Nazi racial policies, the movement to boycott the games, the Olympics themselves, and finally on to the aftermath of the games and the Holocaust. Following the texts are some wonderful appendices on the chronology of the games, statistics on the 1896-1936 Olympics, and a list of nations participating in the 1936 Olympics. But don't stop there! After the index is collection of in-color reproductions of posters and artwork connected with the 1936 Olympics.
High quality writing, graphics and layout
The most striking feature about The Nazi Olypmics is the layout. Photos from the Library of Congress, National Holocaust museum, and a variety of personal and corporate collections are nicely arranged.The illustrations emphasize that Nazi propaganda convinced participating countries that the 1936 Olympic Games were going to adhere to the Olympic code and be inclusive of all peoples and faiths.Magazine covers, newspaper headlines, political cartoons, and pictures of segregated Nazi and Jewish sports clubs reinforce the point that Nazi ideology was (and still is) directly opposite the Olympic code, in spite of Hilter's assurances to the contrary. Read more

Subjects:  1. (11th :    2. 1933-1945    3. 1936 :    4. Berlin, Germany)    5. Children's 9-12 - History - General    6. Children: Grades 4-6    7. Germany    8. History    9. History - Europe    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Olympic Games    13. Olympics    14. Political aspects    15. Social Science - Politics & Government    16. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    17. European history: from c 1900 -    18. History of specific subjects    19. Inter-war period, 1918-1939    20. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Modern   

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excellent
Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds documents the story of Sammy Lee. Lee was the first Asian American to win Olympic gold.This truly inspiring tale captures the American dream as a young person who overcame discrimination to bring Olympic recognition for a country that rejected him. Lee is the son of Korean immigrants who faced challenges just because of his skin color. Unable to practice in a whites only pool, Lee perfected his abilities in spite of discrimination. Yoo acknowleges the moment in an Olymipan's experience in which life-long training culminates in just a brief sliver of time. Paula Yoo really connects the reader to the subject. Dom Lee's sepia toned illustrations carry a nostalgic feel. This is a strong work and should be a good addition to the library collection.

Sammy Lee:American Hero
Sammy Lee, the son of Korean immigrants, had many firsts. He was the first nonwhite student body president of his high school, the first Asian American to win an Olympic medal, and the first male diver to win consecutive gold medals. He also studied to become a medical doctor in the Army during WWII and served in the Korean War. Sammy over came many prejudices. As a youth, he was only allowed to use the public pool one day a week, when it was open to people of color. Dom Lee's realistic illustrations look like old photographs. Karen Woodworth Roman, East Asian Children's Books

Nominated for TX Bluebonnet Award 2006-07
"Both text and sepia-toned illustrations capture the time period and struggles of Sammy Lee, the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948. This biography relates how one man overcame formidable odds in following his dream without disrespecting his father."(summary by Texas Library Association)
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Subjects:  1. 1920-    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    4. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    5. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    8. Children: Grades 2-3    9. Children: Grades 4-6    10. Divers    11. Juvenile Multicultural Studies    12. Juvenile Nonfiction    13. Juvenile literature    14. Lee, Sammy,    15. People & Places - United States - Asian American    16. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    17. Springboard diving    18. United States   

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Apolo Anton Ohno
This is a great story about Apolo and he writes the book so that you are able to feel like your are on the ice with him on every win and fall.You will really enjoy this book.

Apolo sets another record -- this time for a great book
Apolo Anton Ohno is a great speedskater . . . and after reading the book I find that he has a pretty good potential for a writer too. After watching him in the 2002 Winter Olympics, I was intrigued with his story. This gives me something elso to build off of as well. He sets a good example for kids because he is a true good sport -- always with a "That's the sport. What happens happens" attitude. A great read.

a rare & satisfying memoir
Spare & lean, this young man tells his story with aplomb & humor. Nancy Ann Richardson has not tampered with his way of expressing himself, allowing Apolo Anton Ohno to shine on through.Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    3. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Ice skaters    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile Sports    9. Juvenile literature    10. Ohno, Apolo Anton    11. Speed skaters    12. Speed skating    13. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    14. United States    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

Subjects:  1. Ancient - Greece    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. History    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Olympic games    7. Olympic games (Ancient)    8. Olympics    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    11. History, World | Ancient   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. History - Ancient    4. History - General    5. Juvenile History    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile Sports    8. Juvenile literature    9. Olympic games    10. Olympic games (Ancient)    11. Olympics    12. Sports & Recreation - General    13. Sports & Recreation - Olympics   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. History    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Olympics    7. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Olympics   

Subjects:  1. (20th :    2. 1972 :    3. Athletes    4. Children's 12-Up - History - General    5. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Germany (West)    8. History    9. History - Other    10. Juvenile literature    11. Munich    12. Munich, Germany)    13. Olympic Games    14. Social Issues - Violence    15. Social Situations - Violence    16. Terrorism    17. Sociology, Social Studies   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Juvenile literature    4. Olympic games    5. Olympics    6. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    7. Early learning / early learning concepts   

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Speedskating Facts, Awesome
This book is a must for one who Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Ice skating    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Speed skating    7. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    8. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports   

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    4. Biography & Autobiography - People of Color    5. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    6. Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    8. Children: Grades 2-3    9. Juvenile literature    10. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    11. Track and field athletes    12. United States    13. Non-Classifiable   

Subjects:  1. 1887-1949    2. Biography    3. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    4. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    5. Canada    6. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    7. Children: Grades 1-2    8. Indians of North America    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Longboat, Tom,    11. Runners (Sports)    12. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    13. Biography & Autobiography    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Olympics    15. Sports & Outdoor Recreation   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation    3. Children's 9-12 - Sports / Recreation / Outdoors    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Girls & Women    7. Gymnasts    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Sports & Recreation - Gymnastics    11. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    12. United States    13. Women    14. Women gymnasts    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation   

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From a Special Olympics Athlete
I got this book off of half.com.I would recommend this book for all the Special Ed Schools to have. I am sending out letters hoping to talk to Schools in are County about getting more Athletes.Are County has mostly older Athletes.This is one book I would show them.
the special olympics experience
I am a Special Olympian and have been for 17 years. This book is totally amazing. I recommend this book to anyone with a mental or physical challenge. The families with a challenged person in their family will totally be in awe after they read this book. I am also a global messenger for Special Olympics. I have gained self-esteem because of Special Olympics. Whatever I do in Special Olympics, I know my family is behind me 100%.

the special olympics experience
I AM A SPECIAL OLYMPIAN AND HAVE BEEN for 17 years. this book really touched me. i do not own the book but i have borrowedit from the library several times. where can i get my own copy. i am a global messenger for special olympics. I love this book i totally recommend this book to any person that is physically or mentally challenged.and it would be a real blessing to those families that have a handicappedperson in their family.special olympics has helped my self esteem. and my family is so happy that i am involved in special olympics. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Athletes with disabilities    2. Biography    3. Children's 9-12 - Sports / Recreation / Outdoors    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Social Issues - Special Needs    8. Social Situations - Special Needs    9. Special Olympics    10. Sports & Recreation - Olympics   

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The ideal companion for young readers
Superbly enhanced on every page with outstanding digital illustrations and visually impressive full color action photography, Clive Gifford's Summer Olympics: The Definitive Guide To The World's Greatest Sports Celebration is a complete survey and introduction to every Summer Olympics event. Also included is a great deal of background information on the training routines of top athletes of today and great athletic competitive rivalries of the past. Summer Olympics is the ideal companion for young readers with its showcasing of the world pinnacle for international sporting events and competitions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. History    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Olympic Games    7. Olympics    8. Sports & Recreation - General    9. Sports & Recreation - Olympics    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / General   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. History    4. History - Other    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Olympic games    8. Olympics    9. Sports & Recreation - Olympics   

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Excellent and creative way to show the Olympics
Knill's text is written in the form of a letter from a young Greek althete, Lykophron, to his cousin, Nikosthenes.The cousin is too young to participate in this religious competitions so Lykophron is telling him what to expect when he can participate.Frankly the age thing is incorrect but the idea is so cool I didn't take a star off.The images are great, Nancy Conkle does an excellent job again with her interpretations of the originals. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Games/Puzzles    4. Sports & Recreation - Olympics   

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Fabulous Illustrations
A word about the illustrations in this book: As someone with a background in cartoon and illustration, art history, (and the son of an art dealer), I was extremely impressed by Mr.Kennett's illustrations. The pen drawings blow me away. His mastery of pen rendering, human and animal anatomy, composition, "camera" angles, balancing whites, greys and blacks, the way he varies--almost seems to be experimenting with varying rendering and textural effects--from drawing to drawing, is astonishing. Also, while the drawings have a "modern" feel to them, they capture the romance and atmosphere of older time illustrators such as NC Wyeth, or Howard Pyle. Pen drawings with a technical fountain pen or similar instrument can look skillful, but sterile. These don't. Also, many current illustrators and artists who draw in a realistic or quasi realistic style, though their work is admirable, look very obviously like their work is traced over or very closely based on photographs. These most certainly don't. This guy can really draw. Wonderful stuff. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ancient - Greece    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. History    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Olympic games    7. Olympic games (Ancient)    8. Sports & Recreation    9. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Olympics   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. History - Other    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Olympic games    7. Olympics    8. Sports & Recreation - Olympics