Going for the Gold: Books About Summer Olympics Sports

Kids , Book List

On Your Mark, Get Set, Gold!: An Irreverent Guide to the Sports of the Summer Games

Title: On Your Mark, Get Set, Gold!: An Irreverent Guide to the Sports of the Summer Games
By: Allen, Scott
Published: 2020

Ages 10 and up

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Jim Thorpe: Original All-American

Title: Jim Thorpe: Original All-American
By: Bruchac, Joseph
Published: 2006

Ages 12 and up

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Record Breaking Runner

Title: Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Record Breaking Runner
By: Burby, Liza N.
Published: 1997

Ages 8 to 11

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Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

Title: Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
By: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Published: 2018

Ages 4 to 8

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She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game

Title: She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game
By: Clinton, Chelsea
Published: 2020

Ages 4 to 8

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Individual Sports of the Summer Games

Title: Individual Sports of the Summer Games
By: Derr, Aaron
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 11

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Team Sports of the Summer Games

Title: Team Sports of the Summer Games
By: Derr, Aaron
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 11

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The Science Behind Tennis

Title: The Science Behind Tennis
By: Fretland VanVoorst, Jenny
Published: 2019

Ages 7 to 10

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Combat Sports

Title: Combat Sports
By: Gifford, Clive
Published: 2012

Ages 9 to 12

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Cycling

Title: Cycling
By: Gifford, Clive
Published: 2012

Ages 9 to 12

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What Are the Summer Olympics?

Title: What Are the Summer Olympics?
By: Herman, Gail
Published: 2016

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Ages 9 to 12


Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold

Title: Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold
By: Jordan, Deloris
Published: 2012

Ages 4 to 8

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Archery

Title: Archery
By: Klein, Adam
Published: 2008

Ages 8 to 11

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BMX Racers

Title: BMX Racers
By: Labrecque, Ellen
Published: 2010

Ages 10 to 13

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Laurie Hernandez: Olympic Gymnast

Title: Laurie Hernandez: Olympic Gymnast
By: Lajiness, Katie
Published: 2017

Ages 7 to 10

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Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics

Title: Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics
By: Lawrence, Blythe
Published: 2014

Ages 10 and up

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Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics

Title: Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics
By: Macy, Sue
Published: 2004

Ages 10 and up

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Day by Day...with Gabby Douglas

Title: Day by Day...with Gabby Douglas
By: Mattern, Joanne
Published: 2014

Ages 7 to 11

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Simone Biles: Greatest Gymnast of All Time

Title: Simone Biles: Greatest Gymnast of All Time
By: McAneney, Caitie
Published: 2018

Ages 8 to 11

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Jesse Owens: Legendary Track Star

Title: Jesse Owens: Legendary Track Star
By: McKissack, Pat
Published: 2013

Ages 6 to 9

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Superstars of Men's Track and Field

Title: Superstars of Men's Track and Field
By: McMane, Fred
Published: 1998

Ages 8 to 12

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Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Champion

Title: Wilma Rudolph: Track and Field Champion
By: Morganelli, Adrianna
Published: 2016

Ages 7 to 10

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Proud: Living My American Dream

Title: Proud: Living My American Dream
By: Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Published: 2018

Ages 8 to 12

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Michael Phelps: Greatest Swimmer of All Time

Title: Michael Phelps: Greatest Swimmer of All Time
By: Nagelhout, Ryan
Published: 2018

Ages 8 to 11

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Gymnastics

Title: Gymnastics
By: Osborne, M.K.
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 9

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Swimming and Diving

Title: Swimming and Diving
By: Osborne, M.K.
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 9

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Volleyball

Title: Volleyball
By: Osborne, M.K.
Published: 2020

Ages 7 to 9

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Lisa Leslie: Slam Dunk Queen

Title: Lisa Leslie: Slam Dunk Queen
By: Savage, Jeff
Published: 2005

Ages 8 to 12

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My Corner of the Ring: A Memoir from a Champ

Title: My Corner of the Ring: A Memoir from a Champ
By: Silva, Jesselyn
Published: 2019

Ages 10 and up

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Great Moments in Olympic Basketball

Title: Great Moments in Olympic Basketball
By: Williams, Doug
Published: 2015

Ages 10 and up

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Florence Griffith Joyner (She Persisted Series)

Title: Florence Griffith Joyner (She Persisted Series)
By: Williams-Garcia, Rita
Published: 2021

Ages 6 to 9

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National Geographic Kids Everything Sports

Title: National Geographic Kids Everything Sports
By: Zweig, Eric
Published: 2016

Ages 8 to 12

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