Water sports at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From swimming to diving and even water polo, elementary readers will discover the power and grace it takes to win gold in these aquatic events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce swimming's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. A biographical story spotlights American Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female Olympic swimmer.
Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index. Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, and water polo. Includes biographical facts about the most decorated female Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents photo caption From balance beams to running tracks, the events of the Summer Olympic Games captivate and inspire people worldwide. Introduce young fans and budding sports enthusiasts to the eight medal-worthy titles in this high-interest nonfiction series. Action photos and elementary-level text examine the featured event's Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. Each book also includes a biographical story about a famous competitor or team who made Olympic history.
