Individual sports of the summer games [Gold Medal Games]by Derr, Aaron 

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Subjects: Olympic games Individual sports

Summary: Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. Today, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games. These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength, skills, stamina, and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world.

Sports of the Paralympic Games [Gold Medal Games]by Derr, Aaron 

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Subjects: Paralympic Games Sports for people with disabilities

Summary: The first official Paralympic Games were held in 1960 in Rome with 400 athletes competing from 23 countries. Then in 1976, the first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Sweden. The 2018 Games in PyeongChang were the biggest Winter Games ever with over 500 athletes from nearly 50 countries. Like the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games showcase super strength and stamina both individually and through teamwork.

Team sports of the summer games [Gold Medal Games]by Derr, Aaron 

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AR: 5.5 MG Lexile: 920

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Subjects: Olympic games Team sports

Summary: Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. But now, more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic Games. These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength, skills, stamina, and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world.