Title: The Olympics
Subtitle: unforgettable moments of the games
Description: 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. With stories of great triumphs and great tragedies, the Olympics not only embodies the competitive human spirit, but also sets a stage stage for foreign relations and politics. Historical references combined with amazing sports stories give this book both an educational and exciting appeal.
Subjects: Olympics, Juvenile literature, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Sports