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Lexile/Reading Level
1000L

Genre/Category
History | Nonfiction

Historical Time Period
Great Depression | Pre World War II
Date
1930s
Topic
Biography | Olympics | Rowing | Sports
Geographic Region
Europe | Germany
Main Character
Man/Men
Award-Winning Book
James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Biography | Other Awards | William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Nominee for Nonfiction
Format
Audiobook | Book | Ebook

Boys in the Boat, The

Author: Brown, Daniel James

For readers of Laura Hillenbrand’s Seabiscuit and Unbroken, the dramatic story of the American rowing team that stunned the world at Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Olympics

Daniel James Brown’s robust book tells the story of the University of Washington’s 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936.

The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls together—a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism.

Drawing on the boys’ own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam’s The Amateurs.

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Lexile/Reading Level
590L

Genre/Category
Arts & Recreation | History | Nonfiction

Topic
Greek History | Olympics
Format
Book | Ebook

Ancient Greece and the Olympics (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #10)

Author: Osborne, Mary PopePart of a Series: Magic Tree House Fact Tracker

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics, they had lots of questions. What did the ancient Greeks wear? What did they do for fun? Where were the very first Olympics held? How are our modern Olympics similar to the ancient Olympics? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 4-8 Grade

Genre/Category
Biographies | Nonfiction | Religion

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1900s
Topic
Biography | Christian | Eric Liddell | Missionary | Olympics
Geographic Region
Asia | China | England | Europe
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book | Ebook

Eric Liddell: Finish the Race (Trailblazers)

Author: Keddie, John W.Part of a Series: Trailblazers

As a young child Eric Liddell lived in the exotic climate of China. His parents worked there as missionaries, teaching the good news of Jesus. Eric?’s life from then on brought him to boarding school in England, university in Edinburgh and the fame of Olympic Stardom in Paris. But with that fame came trouble as he struggled to stand up for his Christian faith. Eric?’s strong belief in keeping the Lord?’s Day as a day of worship was challenged when his 100 metres race was scheduled for the Sunday. Eric?’s strength of conviction and his subsequent win in the 400 metres have made him a hero and a role model for many young men and women. But his life was so much more than winning tapes and starters orders his whole life was a race for God. This race took him back to the country of his birth China. This country became the country of his death in a Prisoner of War camp. The man who became known affectionately as the Flying Scotsman in the end lived and died in China thousands of miles from his native land and his athletic conquests.

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for Preschool-1 Grade

Genre/Category
Biographies | Nonfiction

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1900s
Topic
Choices | Christian | Eric Liddell | Faith | Missionary | Olympics | Sports | Track
Geographic Region
Asia | China | Europe | France | Scotland | United Kingdom
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book

Eric Liddell: Are you ready? (Little Lights)

Author: MacKenzie, CatherinePart of a Series: Little Lights

‘On your marks, get set, Go!’ The race begins and Eric Liddell thunders down the track. The crowd cheers him on. Eric Liddell has spent months preparing himself for the Olympics. But he has also spent years getting ready to serve God. Which is more important – winning a gold medal or honouring Jesus Christ? Can Eric do both?

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 5-8 Grade

Genre/Category
Biographies | History | Nonfiction | Religion

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1900s
Topic
Christian | Faith | Missionary | Olympics
Geographic Region
Asia | China | England | Europe
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Audiobook | Book | Ebook

Eric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold (Christian Heroes: Then & Now #6)

Author: Benge, JanetPart of a Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now

“Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie “Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 5-8 Grade

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Historical Time Period
Contemporary
Topic
Christian | Dreams | Olympics | Perserverance | Swimming
Geographic Region
United States - America
Main Character
Girl(s)
Format
Book

Never Give Up on Your Dreams (Faith Finders)

Author: MIllard, Mary WeeksPart of a Series: Faith Finders

Gabrielle is six years old when her swimming instructor realizes that she has a natural talent and arranges for her to have extra swimming coaching. But then something goes terribly wrong!

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Lexile/Reading Level
380L

Genre/Category
Fantasy | Historical

Historical Time Period
Roman Empire
Date
BC | New Testament times
Topic
Chapter Books | Olympics | Sports | Time Travel
Geographic Region
Europe | Greece
Main Character
Children
Format
Audiobook | Book | Ebook

Hour of the Olympics (Magic Tree House #16)

Author: Osborne, Mary PopePart of a Series: Magic Tree House

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to
ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they
race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 6-9 Grades

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Historical Time Period
Contemporary
Topic
Animals | Christian | Faith | Family Relationships | Horses | Olympics
Geographic Region
United States - America
Main Character
Girl(s)
Format
Book | Ebook

High Hurdles Collection 2

Author: Snelling, LaurainePart of a Series: High Hurdles

Fourteen-year-old DJ Randall wants nothing more than to compete as a show jumper in the Olympics. The challenges that stand in her way only spur her to work harder toward her dream. Whether it’s mucking out stalls and hosting pony parties to earn money to buy her first horse or navigating the changing family dynamics at home, DJ relies on her faith in God to see her through the most daunting obstacles. Collection Two includes “Close Quarters, Moving Up, Letting Go, Raising the Bar, “and” Class Act.”

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Lexile/Reading Level
Recommended for 6-9 Grades

Genre/Category
Fiction | Realistic

Historical Time Period
Contemporary
Topic
Animals | Christian | Family Relationships | Horses | Intergenerational Relationships | Marriage and Divorce | Olympics
Geographic Region
United States - America
Main Character
Girl(s)
Format
Book | Ebook

High Hurdles Collection 1

Author: Snelling, LaurainePart of a Series: High Hurdles

Fourteen-year-old DJ Randall wants nothing more than to compete as a show jumper in the Olympics. The challenges that stand in her way only spur her to work harder toward her dream. Whether it’s mucking out stalls and hosting pony parties to earn money to buy her first horse or navigating the changing family dynamics at home, DJ relies on her faith in God to see her through the most daunting obstacles. Collection One includes Olympic Dreams, DJ’s Challenge, Setting the Pace, Out of the Blue, and Storm Clouds.

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Lexile/Reading Level
AD930L

Genre/Category
Biographies | Nonfiction | Picture Books

Historical Time Period
Modern
Date
1900s
Topic
African-American | Gold Medals | Olympics
Geographic Region
United States - America
Main Character
Man/Men
Format
Book

Picture Book of Jesse Owens

Author: Adler, David A.Part of a Series: Picture Book Biography

A sharecropper’s son becomes a four-time Olympic gold medalist.

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1st0-300L
2nd140-500L
3rd330-700L
4th445-810L
5th565-910L
6th665-1000L
7th735-1065L
8th805-1100L
9th855-1165L
10th905-1195L
11th/12th940-1210L
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