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Tokyo Olympics 2020
- Helene F.
- Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Tokyo Olympics 2020 games are about to begin! The trials for the USA team members are going on now. You can pick and choose which parts of the games you watch, the gymnastics, track and field, soccer, equestrian, or one of the new sports like surfing.
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The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History
A Very Peculiar History.
Published in 2011
From its beginnings in Ancient Greek antiquity, right up to its arrival in Great Britain, the home of so many modern sports and favoured pastimes, the Olympic Games have always been a grand and exciting spectacle, whether you're watching a no-holds-barred wrestling match or a mesmerising, freewheeling gymnast. 'The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History' gives an overview of the strange, the unbelievable and the downright bizarre events that have occurred over the many years that this esteemed competition has seen. This ebook features amazing athlete statistics, biographies and records, and well as quirky stories and fascinating facts from the world of the Olympiad.
The Olympics. Fun, Facts and Figures
Published in 2012
This book is a collection of fun, facts and figures about the Olympic Games (from ancient to modern times) for sports lovers all over the world.
Olympics!
Published in 1996
Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.
Surfing Hawaii
The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Challenging Waves.
Published in 2014
Surfing Hawaii is a guidebook to surfing at some of the most incredible surfing destinations in the world. Join Periplus' team of knowledgeable authors-photographer-surfers as they take you on an action-filled tour of the remarkable island of Hawaii. Drop into stoking wave circumstances-hopping from north to south across the Hawaiian Islands-through the extraordinary birthplace of surfing. This surfing guide contains: - More than 140 action-charged photographs - Insightful essays by surfers for surfers - Detailed maps of important surf spots - Up-to-date travel advisories - Surf, suft and more surf... If you like surfing or you are an inspiring surfer; this book will help guide you through the tips and tricks of the sport, including travel advisories, medical precautions, and safety hazards signs. And of course the spectacular views and places to surf in Indonesia are will be made aware to you.
The Girl's Guide to Surfing.
Published in 2011
The Girl's Guide to Surfing delivers all a girl needs to score the wave of her choice. The surfing population has recently exploded, and women are in the water more than ever. For all these hearty souls, author Andrea McCloud delivers down-to-earth instruction and indispensable advice. Find out what kind of surf equipment is specifically right for women and how to get it. Learn how to read local breaks and tides for catching the right wave at the right spot. Get the lowdown on surf etiquette to avoid getting yelled at, or worse, crashing into someone. And hear war stories from the pros about how they learned to surf, how they conquer fear, and what it's like to pull into a fat tube. Featuring loads of informative illustrations, sidebars, and tips, The Girl's Guide to Surfing is the bible for any girl who wants to catch a wave.
Crises at the Olympics
Published in 2000
Surveys the history of the Olympics and explores some of the incidents, controversies, scandals, and tragedies associated with the modern Olympic games.
Baseball
Published in 2017
Jack and Annie share facts about baseball and its history, including when it was invented and how it's played.
The Complete Book of the Olympics
Published in 2012
Includes the final results for every Olympic event since 1896, featuring information on records, medals, and individual athletic performance.
Karate
Japanese Empty-hand Combat
Published in 2012
Provides an overview of the martial art, focusing on its history and culture, equipment, basic moves, and competition rules.