Winning Books About Summer Sports & the Olympics
The summer Olympics are almost here. Experience the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the fun of the Olympics with these books for kids ages 0-9. Tap into the excitement surrounding summertime sports by reading these winning nonfiction, poetry, and picture books for kids.
A Picture Book of Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens was a breakthrough athlete – an African American who captured the world stage (and four gold medals!) at the 11th Olympiad in Nazi Germany. In this book, readers will learn about his life through brief text and watercolor illustrations. Younger readers may enjoy Patricia and Fredrick McKissack’s picture book, Jesse Owens: Olympic Star.
Ancient Greece and the Olympics (A Magic Treehouse Research Guide)
Where and how the Olympics began is explored in this factual companion to Hour of the Olympics (one in the fantasy series in which siblings Annie and Jack time travel). The informational book stands alone or can augment the novel (for 6-9 year olds) as they explore the origins of the Olympics.
Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House #16)
Annie and Jack travel back in time to the first Olympic games to retrieve a lost story. There they learn a lot about what girls were — and were not — permitted to do in Ancient Greece.
Little Rat Sets Sail
Little Rat really doesn’t want to start the lessons her parents have arranged; she’s afraid of sailing! But with the help of an amiable instructor, Little Rat overcomes her fear and learns not only to sail, but to enjoy it as well.
Sports! Sports! Sports! A Poetry Collection
Can a poem capture the excitement, exhilaration, or anguish of defeat when playing sports? The poems here do all that and more! It's an easy-to-read collection that's illustrated with just the right light touch.
Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics
Even though the ancient Greeks conceived the Olympics, it was a small Frenchman "with a shrill voice and a bushy mustache" who almost single-handedly brought the modern Olympics to life again. This revealing, clear, and handsome book provides an engaging and authoritative overview of the summer Olympics.
The Lucky Baseball Bat
Martin is convinced that he’s lost his ability to hit when his favorite baseball bat goes missing. Can he get both his bat and his confidence back in time to help the team win the championship?
The Mud Flat Olympics
The animals of Mud Flat decide to let the games begin in their unique version of Olympic competition. From the "Deepest Hole Contest" to the "River-Cross Freestyle," readers will chuckle with the furry Olympians.
The Summer Olympics
This straightforward introduction to the summer Olympics and their origins provides basic information and history for capable readers.
And a few more from Amazon........
The Olympic Experience in Your School Grades K-3
(United States Olympic Committee Curriculum Series)
by Sarah Clark (Nov 12, 2004)
The Story of the Olympics (Usborne Young Reading: Series Two)
by Minna Lacey and Paddy Mounter (Jun 1, 2008)
Lola The Mermaid and The Splish Splash Olympics. The New Bestselling Picture Book. (Fun Rhyming Children's Books)
by Lily Lexington (Mar 5, 2012)
How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals
by Michael Phelps, Alan Abrahamson and Ward Jenkins (Jun 2, 2009)
Great Moments in the Summer Olympics (Matt Christopher)
by Matt Christopher and Stephanie Peters (May 22, 2012)
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