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1. Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice (Revised
$4.99
2. Magic Tree House Research Guide:
3. Nazi Olympics, The: Berlin 1936:
$11.53
4. Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds:
5. Apolo Anton Ohno: My Story
6. The Ancient Greek Olympics
$9.95
7. You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek
$11.67
8. Olympics (DK Eyewitness Books)
$30.00
9. The Munich Olympics (Great Disasters,
10. Olympics!
$23.33
11. A Basic Guide to Speed Skating
12. Jesse Owens - Pbk (Easy Biographies)
$12.95
13. The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone:
14. Superstars of USA Womens Gymnastics
15. Hearts of Gold: A Celebration
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16. Summer Olympics: The Definitive
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17. Crises at the Olympics (The Olympics)
18. A Coloring Book of the Olympics
19. Olympia: Warrior Athletes of Ancient
$27.79
20. Modern Olympic Games (Middleton,

1. Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice (Revised Edition): Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater
by Collins
Paperback (28 March, 2006)
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Isbn: 0061153850
Sales Rank: 117071
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING AND PICTURES
I enjoyed reading this book.It was easy to read and interesting.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

1-0 out of 5 stars 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   


2. Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Greece and the Olympics (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by Random House Books for Young Readers
Paperback (08 June, 2004)
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Isbn: 0375823786
Sales Rank: 39608
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars 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   


3. Nazi Olympics, The: Berlin 1936: (tagline) United States Holocaust Museum
by Little, Brown
Paperback (01 April, 2000)
list price: $14.70
Isbn: 0316070874
Sales Rank: 568467
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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.
5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


4. Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story
by Lee & Low Books
Hardcover (May, 2005)
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Isbn: 158430247X
Sales Rank: 87317
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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

5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


5. Apolo Anton Ohno: My Story
by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Hardcover (01 October, 2002)
list price: $16.95
Isbn: 0689856083
Sales Rank: 450902
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


6. The Ancient Greek Olympics
by Oxford University Press, USA
Hardcover (01 February, 2000)
list price: $16.95
Isbn: 0195215818
Sales Rank: 567345
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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   


7. You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete: Races You'd Rather Not Run (You Wouldn't Want to...)
by Franklin Watts
Paperback (February, 2004)
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Isbn: 0531163946
Sales Rank: 268450
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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   


8. Olympics (DK Eyewitness Books)
by DK CHILDREN
Hardcover (11 April, 2005)
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Isbn: 0756610834
Sales Rank: 234977
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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   


9. The Munich Olympics (Great Disasters, Reforms and Ramifications)
by Chelsea House Publications
Library Binding (April, 2002)
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Isbn: 0791067378
Sales Rank: 799936
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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   


10. Olympics!
by Viking Books
School & Library Binding (May, 1996)
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Isbn: 0670865222
Sales Rank: 827930
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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   


11. A Basic Guide to Speed Skating (Olympic Guides)
by G. Stevens
Hardcover (December, 2001)
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Isbn: 0836831055
Sales Rank: 741729
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


12. Jesse Owens - Pbk (Easy Biographies)
by Troll Communications
Paperback (01 August, 1997)
list price: $3.95
Isbn: 0816705526
Sales Rank: 303455
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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   


13. The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat
by Tundra Books
Paperback (12 March, 2002)
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Isbn: 0887765076
Sales Rank: 942357
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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   


14. Superstars of USA Womens Gymnastics (Women Athletes of the 2000 Olympics)
by Aladdin
Paperback (01 August, 2000)
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Isbn: 0689835264
Sales Rank: 912971
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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   


15. Hearts of Gold: A Celebration of Special Olympics and Its Heroes
by Blackbirch Pr Inc
School & Library Binding (June, 1996)
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Isbn: 1567111637
Sales Rank: 730636
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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.
5-0 out of 5 stars 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%.

5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


16. Summer Olympics: The Definitive Guide to the World's Greatest Sports Celebration
by Kingfisher
Board book (10 June, 2004)
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Isbn: 0753456931
Sales Rank: 715430
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


17. Crises at the Olympics (The Olympics)
by Heinemann Library
Library Binding (October, 1999)
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Isbn: 1575724529
Sales Rank: 944324
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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   


18. A Coloring Book of the Olympics and Other Ancient Games
by Bellerophon Books
Paperback (June, 1984)
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Isbn: 0883881047
Sales Rank: 1005607
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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

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19. Olympia: Warrior Athletes of Ancient Greece
by Walker Books for Young Readers
Hardcover (01 March, 2004)
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Isbn: 0802787908
Sales Rank: 874637
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars 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   


20. Modern Olympic Games (Middleton, Haydn. Olympics.)
by Heinemann Library
Library Binding (October, 1999)
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Isbn: 1575724537
Sales Rank: 797487
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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   


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