Books for the Summer Olympics
By Kaitlyn Spotts | July 22 2021 | Health, Sports, Games, and CraftsHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolGeneral
The True Story of the Ancient Games
9780812969917
"The Naked Olympics presents the Greeks in all their glory, brutality, and vulgarity. It is a fascinating picture and popular history at its best."
$25.00 US
Jun 08, 2004
Paperback
256 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
How to Think, Train, and Thrive Like an Elite Athlete
9781635650563
The ultimate guide for student athletes to train, play, and feel their best, from an expert in sports psychology.
$19.99 US
Mar 13, 2018
Hardcover
224 Pages
Rodale Kids
9780375871689
A fresh cover look and series title for bestselling author John Feinstein's middle grade sports mysteries. Here's The Sports Beat's scoop on the Olympic Games.
$10.99 US
May 14, 2013
Paperback
336 Pages
Yearling
9780147513151
Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer hits a home run with her newest protagonist, who always sees the positive side of any situation.
$9.99 US
Jan 03, 2017
Paperback
320 Pages
Puffin Books
A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
9780812974492
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
$22.00 US
Jul 29, 2014
Paperback
528 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
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