Books for the Summer Olympics
By Kaitlyn Spotts | July 22 2021 | GeneralHealth, Sports, Games, and CraftsHigh SchoolMiddle School
The True Story of the Ancient Games
978-0-8129-6991-7
"The Naked Olympics presents the Greeks in all their glory, brutality, and vulgarity. It is a fascinating picture and popular history at its best."
$18.00 US
Jun 08, 2004
Paperback
256 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
How to Think, Train, and Thrive Like an Elite Athlete
978-1-63565-056-3
The ultimate guide for student athletes to train, play, and feel their best, from an expert in sports psychology.
$17.99 US
Mar 13, 2018
Hardcover
224 Pages
Rodale Kids
978-0-375-87168-9
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
978-0-14-751315-1
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
978-0-8129-7449-2
#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.
$19.00 US
Jul 29, 2014
Paperback
528 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
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