Read the Olympics for Kids

With the arrival of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, explore the history of the Olympic Games, stories of amazing athletes, and more!

Updated June 21, 2024
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Little kids first big book of sports
Buckley, James, Jr.
Paper Book
CLIMB, DIVE, SKATE, AND RACE into the wide world of sports! This lively reference book, co-branded with ESPN, introduces young readers to a variety of sports from across the globe and explores how they are played. Whether a sport needs a ball or a stick, a pool or a field, a...
Who was Jim Thorpe?
Buckley, James, Jr.
Paper Book
Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different....
What are the Summer Olympics?
Herman, Gail
Paper Book
Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were...
Dive in
Sabino, David
Paper Book
Learn all about Olympic swimming and diving in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of the Game Day series, which gives fans an insider look at their favorite sports! This book is perfect for young, sports-obsessed fans who, in addition to watching and playing...
Who is Katie Ledecky?
Buckley, James, Jr.
Paper Book
Learn how a young girl who loved being in the water became one of the greatest Olympic swimmers of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother...

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