Olympic Reader

For listeners of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler.

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic Games!

When he was ten years old Josh Sundquist had his leg amputated to treat bone cancer. But this is not a sad story; on the contrary, this memoir is a story of resilience, heart, and most importantly: humor. Young Josh had a lot of adapting to do after he lost his leg. He had to learn how to walk again. He had to accept that he wouldn't be able to try out for the travel soccer team. He knew his life would never be the same again. But when he sees a poster in the hospital elevator advertising skiing classes, he realized all might not be lost.

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and made history as the first Muslim American woman to medal. Her inspiring journey from a young outsider to an Olympic hero is a relatable, memorable, and uniquely American tale of hard work, determination, and self-reliance.

Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day. There will be relay races, archery contests, and more! But not everyone wants to play fair - someone is trying to ruin the events! Can the kids in the Most Valuable Players club solve the mystery, save the Olympics, and take home the gold?

Das deutschsprachige Vorwort stimmt die kleinen Zuhörer auf die Geschichte ein, und die spannende Vertonung mit Originalgeräuschen begleitet sie durch die englischen Abenteuer von Robby und seinen Freunden. Ihr wisst nicht, was Olympische Spiele sind, wer dort mitmachen darf und wann es eine Goldmedaille gibt? Dann geht es Euch wie Toby! Toby ist sechs Jahre alt und liebt Sport. Als er erfährt, dass die Olympischen Spiele bald stattfinden, hat er eine geniale Idee.

Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the colour of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games. This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesse's life: from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities.