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The Olympics

Legendary Sports Events

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Ask most Olympians how their story begins and they will answer, "When I was young, I always dreamed of going to the Olympics. . ." Some will then go on to tell of their great athletic triumphs. Others will recall agonizing near-misses. But for most, the very fact that they reached the Games at all was a dream come true. For the Olympic Games offer athletes something few others sporting events can: the chance to be recognized as the best in the world at a chosen sport. ... more

About Author

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

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Little Brown and Company
Category:
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Format:
TRADE PAPERBACK
Publish Date:
7/15/2008
Price:
$4.99
ISBN:
9780316011181
Pages:
112
Size:
5" x 7-3/8"