Inside the Olympics - Hardcover

Packed with the facts that go behind the Olympic Games, this is a great way to learn what really goes on. History of the Olympics, hosting the Games, Olympic sports, controversies at the Games, what the Games mean and records are all included. There are lots of fact boxes about athletes, great events and more. Plenty of photos and the differentiated fact boxes break up the quite small and detailed text. I think everyone will learn things they didn't know from this book! Best for Upper KS2 and KS3. --Parents in Touch website

Inside the Olympics takes you to the heart of the world's greatest sporting festival. Discover the history of the Games from their origins in ancient Greece to the 2012 Olympics in London. The book explores the great moments, athletes, and controversies that have made the Olympic Games. You will also find out about the challenges of hosting the Games, how the Olympic Movement works, and what the Games mean to people around the world.