The Summer Olympics begin on this week on Friday, July 23 and to celebrate we have created a selection of Olympics books, as well as a fun activity for you to make at home. Come in and check out our display- in our collection you will find nonfiction books about some of the sports that are being competed in and some biographies about famous gymnasts.
Here are some books you might want to check out:
What are the Summer Olympics? by Gail Herman
From the Who Was….series, an overview of the Summer Olypics from Greecian times through 2012.
A thrilling overview surfing, from the sport's early history to the top events and athletes of today. Engaging text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.
Simone Biles : gold medal gymnast and advocate for healthy living
American gymnast Simone Biles wowed the world at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning four gold medals. The first female gymnast to earn three consecutive all-around titles, Biles has been listed on TIME magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People, authored a book on her life, and won an ESPY award for best female athlete in 2017. Her determination carried her through an unstable home life as a young child to become someone who wants to inspire others to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Olympic Craft:
Come in on Friday, July 23 and you can pick up a “Olympic Medal Kit". In this kit, you will find a medal and five circles of paper. You can color the paper and decorate it to say whatever you like, then switch out the circles of paper and make a whole new design. This craft is available while supplies last.
Olympic Trivia:
Here is some fun trivia about the Olympics- how many of these questions can you answer?
Question: What colors are the Olympic rings?
Answer: Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Question: When were the first winter Olympics held?
Answer: 1924
Question: Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
Answer: United States
Question: When did snowboarding make its Olympic debut?
Answer: 1998
Question: Which American figure skating became the youngest champion ever in the Winter Olympics?
Answer: Tara Lipinski
Question: Which Winter Olympic sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics?
Answer: Ice hockey and figure skating
Question: Which new sports will debut at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo?
Answer: Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and karate
Question: Which dog breed was the first official Olympic mascot?
Answer: Dachshund
