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Book

What are the Winter Olympics?

Call Number

  • J 796.98 HERM (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York : Penguin Workshop, 2021.

Physical Description

108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Audience

Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.

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"--

Notes

"An official Who HQ book."-Cover.

Contents

  • What are the Winter Olympics?
  • The 1920s: Let the winter games begin
  • The 1930s: Troubled times
  • 1948-1952: After the war
  • 1956-1968: Lights, camera, controversy
  • The '70s: Jumps and spins for the win
  • 1980-1994: Comebacks and crime
  • 1998: Olympic firsts
  • 2002: Sleds, skates, and new sports
  • 2006-2010: Legends and losses
  • 2014: Emotions run high
  • 2018: Two sports, one athlete-- two athletes, one sport
  • The spirit continues.

Subjects

Added Authors

Jake Murray