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Jesse Owens
by Laurie Calkhoven
An introduction to the life and achievements of the star African-American track and field athlete describes how he took a stand against racism and made history by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
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Proud: Living My American Dream
by Ibtihaj Muhammad
At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursuing her dream.
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Unbeatable Betty: the First Female Olympic Track & Field Gold Medalist
by Allison Crotzer Kimmel
A picture-book biography of the first woman gold medalist in track and field describes how after winning the 1928 Olympics, Betty Robinson survived a plane crash and disabling injuries that she overcame to win the gold medal again during the 1936 Olympics.
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How to Train With a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals
by Michael Phelps
With his record-breaking eight gold medals won for swimming in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Phelps became an international sensation. In this picture book, Phelps explains the mind-boggling statistics of his years of training in terms young kids can understand.
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Nadia: the Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still
by Karlin Gray
An introduction to the life and achievements of Romanian Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci traces her rise from a small-town girl to a world-class athlete who, in 1976, achieved an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics.
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Flying High: the Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles
by Michelle Meadows
A lyrical picture book biography of the international gymnastics champion touches on her experiences as a foster-care child, her introduction to gymnastics and the dedication, talent and sacrifices that shaped her Olympic and World Championship achievements.
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What Are the Summer Olympics?
by Gail Herman
Recounts the history of the Olympic Games, dating back to 775 BC, how the games ceased then were revived in 1896, how they grew to prominence in the modern day and attract thousands of top athletes from all over the world, and how billions of fans cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold!
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Amazing Olympic Records
by Paul Hoblin
Presents records of amazing Olympian athletes, including a short history of the Olympics.
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Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
A sequel to the award-winning Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library finds world-famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello inviting teams from all across America to compete in a first-ever Library Olympics, an event that is challenged by a nefarious censor.
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Caillou: Backyard Olympics
by Kim Thompson
Fascinated when Clementine wins a blue ribbon, Caillou participates in Grandma's backyard Olympic games, where everyone wins ribbons in such events as the heel-to-toe race, the biggest smile and the silliest walk.
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Olympig!
by Victoria Jamieson
Just in time for the Olympics, a spirited, sporty romp about losing gracefully finds Boomer the Pig training hard for the Animal Olympics, and when he loses one event after another, frustration begins to set in, but even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down!
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