On the eve of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, acclaimed children's sports writer Sue Macy paints a compelling and comprehensive portrait of the Games, recounting their fascinating history, culture, politics, and athletes. The absorbing narrative coupled with more than 150 photographs shows readers a complex world of personal triumphs, tragedies, scandals, and of course, action! A foreword by sportscaster Bob Costas, three photo galleries, at-a-glance information on each Olympiad, a map of Olympic sites, a chart of record-setters, and a rich guide to further resources round out this exceptional new volume.

• Ages 10 to 14
• 96 pages; over 150 full-color photographs
• 8 1/2'' x 10 7/8''
• Hardcover
• © 2004