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Wrestling events at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From technical holds and weight classes to pins and escapes, elementary readers will discover the strength and control it takes to win gold in this sport's Greco-Roman and freestyle events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce wrestling's Olympic history, equipment, and scoring. A biographical story spotlights freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs, the first U.S. wrestler to win seven global gold medals.
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 the combat sport of wrestling, both freestyle and Greco-Roman events. Includes biographical facts about American freestyle medalist Jordan Burroughs. 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.
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 the combat sport of wrestling, both freestyle and Greco-Roman events. Includes biographical facts about American freestyle medalist Jordan Burroughs. 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.