Soon all televisions will be filled with Summer Olympic coverage and your children may begin to ask about the big event! To include your children in the summer fun, here are some books that can get them excited about the Olympics and teach them about the events.
Wilma Unlimitied by: Kathleen Krull
This book tells of Wilma Rudolph who was the first woman to win 3 gold medals in an Olympics. The story focuses on overcoming challenges and striving to achieve your dreams.
Salt in His Shoes by: Deloris Jordan
This book shares the story of Michael Jordan's childhood and how he became a famous basketball player and gold medal athlete. The story includes family encouragement to never give up.
How to Train with a T.Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals by: Michael Phelps
Gold medalist Michael Phelps wrote this book to tell kids just how much training he did to win his medals. The story is explained in an easy way so that children can understand how many practices, how much food, and how many naps are needed to become an Olympic medalist.
Winners Never Quit by Mia Hamm
This book is told from the perspective of Mia Hamm as a child. The story teaches children that they won’t win every time, but it is still important to keep trying and always do your best.
The Triumphant Story of an Underdog Olympig! By: Victoria Jamieson
This book tells the story of a pig competing in the animal games. The pig does not win, but he learns that it is okay that he did not win and that his losses are actually practices for when he plays again.
Going for Gold! By: Andrew Donkin
This book focuses on 6 Olympic athletes and each of their stories during the Olympics. Information about each specific sport is also included to expand the stories.
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics by: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
This book is based on the perspective of the famous “Magic Tree House” characters. The story explores daily life in ancient Greece and information about the Greek gods Zeus, Hera, Athena, and others. Historical information about the Olympic grounds and the different summer games are also included.
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