The Official Countdown to the London 2012 Games
by Simon Hart
Did you know that London is the first city in the world to host the Olympic Games three times? Or that Britain has won a Rowing gold medal at every Olympic Games since 1984? Or that over 200 countries will take part in the London 2012 Games?
You will learn this and much more in this essential guide to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Follow the mascots Wenlock and Mandeville, who guide you through the history of the games, the different types of sports that compete, who's who in Team GB, Olympic and Paralympic legends and a quiz at the end to check you've absorbed all that information.
Laid out in a fun and accessible way and packed full of photos, this fascinating book will ignite the fire of enthusiasm in every child, increasing their knowledge and interest in preparation for next year's historical sporting event.
Publisher: Carlton Books
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Simon Hart
Simon Hart is a sports writer specialising in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. He has reported on three summer Olympic Games – Sydney, Athens and Beijing – and has written extensively on London's bid and preparations for the 2012 Games. He also reported on the Beijing Paralympic Games and his work has taken him to three winter Olympic Games and numerous World and European Championships involving Olympic sports.
