The Best Olympic Books

I am totally excited about the Olympics this year, especially because it is the summer Olympics. Gymnastics is my favorite, of course, but I also love watching the swimming. My husband loves watching the Biking and follows many of the same men who ride on the Tour de France.

There are few books on the shelves that can be considered for the Best of the Best List but I have managed to find a few that can.

Olympics Preschool- Grade 2
The text is not only easy to read but it is entertaining for young readers. It is not full of useless facts that kids forget but the fun information that they remember…the opening ceremonies, the medal presentations, and the Olympic village.

Summer Olympics: The Definitive Guide to the World’s Greatest Sports Celebration Grades 4-8
Subjects are presented on a two-page spread with paragraphs and diagrams. Topics are arranged by events and include quick facts on notable athletes and events. A must have to be prepared to watch the events.

The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2008 Edition Grades 8-12

The absolute complete book…reference everything you ever wanted to know about the Olympics…that is, if you can find it in the 1200 pages!