Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter
Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by
millions.
Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer
Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until
1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents
of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most recently,
snowboarding. Like its summer counterpart, the Winter Games are
dedicated to bringing together the world's top athletes to honor their
talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium. Gail Herman
covers it all in a wonderful read--the highs, such as the 1980 US hockey
team's unexpected gold medal grab, as well as the lows, including the
Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan figure-skating scandal in 1994. Includes 80
black-and-white illustrations and a 16-page photo insert.