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[2014]
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English
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In this video, meet husband and father Andy McDowell who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease at the age of 43. Accompany him as he explores Deep Brain Stimulation as a potential treatment and copes with his illness that affects every aspect of his life.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From the origins of the games, to heroes of the past and present, the different sports played, records set, and more, here is everything kids need to know about the Olympics! Every four years, during the summer, the whole world comes together at the Olympic Games to celebrate and support the best athletes from each country. The Games are a worldwide event, but their roots can be found in the heart of the Mediterranean: Greece. The Great Book of Olympic...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Packed with awe-inspiring facts, this hilariously informative guide will make readers laugh their sports socks off! From boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes to compete in every sport in the summer games. You'll discover what makes each sport great - and not so great - as well as what skills and equipment you'll need to start practicing like a pro!
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently, snowboarders. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 33
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Geronimo Stilton is no sportsmouse, but when he's assigned to cover the Olympics in Greece, he senses an adventure in the making.
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Series
Babar (Brunhoff) volume 71
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Babar's children have all grown up. He and Celeste take them to the Celesteville Games. All the best animal athletes will be there to compete. Babar's daughter Flora falls in love with a young athlete, Corriander, from the country of Mirza. They decide to marry and all of Celesteville is invited.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Loving to play sports but unable to get the other Smurfs to play with him, Hefty Smurf organizes the "Smurf Olympics," but when neither team will select Weakling Smurf, he is forced to compete on his own for the grand prize of a Smurfette kiss.
16) Max and Marla
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Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Max and Marla are best friends. And aspiring Olympians! With their eyes on the prize, they know exactly what it'll take to reach sledding success: preparation, practice and perseverance.
Olympians in training, Max and Marla show us how dedication, persistence and friendship will always lead to sucess!
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English
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"Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. ... Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's...
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