Herman, Gail 1959- creator author. Murray, Jake (Illustrator) illustrator. text biography Instructional and educational works nyu 2021 2021 monographic eng 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm. "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, snowboarders. 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. What are the Winter Olympics? The 1920s: Let the winter games begin The 1930s: Troubled times 1948-1952: After the war 1956-1968: Lights, camera, controversy The '70s: Jumps and spins for the win 1980 - 1984: Miracles and more 1888: Battles, Bumps, and Bruises 1992-1994: Comebacks and crime 1998: Olympic firsts 2002: Sleds, skates, and new sports 2006-2010: Legends and losses 2014: Emotions run high 2018: Two sports, one athlete-- two athletes, one sport The spirit continues. juvenile by Dana Meachen Rau ; illustrated by Dede Putra. Includes bibliographical references (pages 108). Winter Olympics History Juvenile literature Olympic athletes Biography Juvenile literature Athletes Biography Juvenile literature 796.9809 9780593093764 PPAK 221030 20221030134938.0 eng