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OverviewThis companion volume to the highly acclaimed Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics follows the stunning visual format of the first book to capture the heroics of the Winter Olympics. From the unlikely Jamaican bobsled team to the unforgettable U.S.S.R. vs. U.S.A. hockey clash at Lake Placid, all the legends of great winter sports are recalled, including stars of skiing, bobsledding, ice skating and even snowboarding. The book recounts the triumph and tragedy that has enthralled the world since the Winter Olympics were launched in Chamonix in 1924: from Eric Heiden's 1980 five gold medal haul to the horror of the 1961 plane crash that claimed 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team. Freeze Frame features spectacular photo galleries in addition to a superb map of Winter Olympic sites, an insight into the coverage of new extreme Olympic sports, and a complete Winter Olympic Almanac, which includes quick reference information on each Olympiad. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sue Macy , National Geographic KidsPublisher: National Geographic Kids Imprint: National Geographic Kids Dimensions: Width: 23.30cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 29.30cm Weight: 0.270kg ISBN: 9780792278870ISBN 10: 0792278879 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 01 July 2006 Recommended Age: From 5 to 10 years Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , General , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsMy son loves these books. We started reading National Geographic Kids books when he was about six (he's nine now) and I can honestly say that these books have been instrumental in teaching him to read. - Consumer My kids love these books. Super fun and interesting. - Consumer Author InformationThe National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |