Since the modern Olympics began in 1896, there have been 54 Olympic Games. Discover how Olympic history intertwines with American history and popular culture, from the legends of the ancient games to modern milestones! Learn how the modern Olympics were founded, check out Olympic symbols, meet some of the most iconic Olympians in US history, and discover some of the 32 sports that will appear in this summer’s games. Though the Olympics are a traditional display of international goodwill, not every famous event in Olympic history was peaceful. Explore the darker side of the Olympics, from the 1936 “Nazi Olympics” in Berlin to boycotted games to an Olympic bombing.
Of course, the Olympics aren’t the only prestigious international sporting event happening in Paris this summer. Get ready for the Paralympics, where disabled athletes from around the world compete in adaptive sports like sitting volleyball and blind football. This medal-worthy issue of COBBLESTONE is the perfect companion to this summer’s games!
Enjoy features including:
· Ancient Games by Nancy Barton
· The Modern Era by Jackson Kuhl and Andrew Matthews
· Special Symbols by Andrew Matthews
· Olympic Moments by Marcia Amidon Lusted
· A Who’s Who of U.S. Athletes by Marcia Amidon Lusted
· Extraordinary Athletes Get Into the Game by Kathiann M. Kowalski
· Get Ready for Rugby by Hayley Quinn
· The Ancient Art of Athletics by Will Bremen
· Name the Game by Will Bremen
Regular features of COBBLESTONE Magazine include: Getting Started, Did You Know, Going Global, Say What?, Freeze Frame, Your Letters, Dr. D’s Mystery Hero, Spotlight On…, Just for Fun, Creature Feature, and a crossword puzzle.
