What are the Winter Olympics? / by Gail Herman ; illustrated by Jake Murray.
by Herman, Gail; Murray, Jake [ill.].
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BookPublisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2021]Description: 108 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.ISBN: 9780593093764.Other title: Winter Olympics.Subject(s): Winter Olympics -- History -- Juvenile literature | Winter Olympics -- HistoryDDC classification: 796.98/09 Summary: "Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 108).
"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium"-- Provided by publisher.
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