Olympics! (Picture Puffins) - Softcover

Hennessy, Barbara; Chesworth, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140384871 ISBN 13: 9780140384871

Publisher: Puffin, 1998

Synopsis

Captures the fun and excitement of the Olympics, from the training of runners, swimmers, gymnasts, and skaters from all over the world, to the workers who prepare uniforms, equipment, the Olympic torch, flags, and medals, in an informative look at the Olympics filled with vibrant images. Reprint.

About this title

About the Author:

B.G. Hennessy grew up in Wantagh on Long Island, NY. At the University of Wisconsin in Madison, she majored in fine art and learned how to design, print and bind handmade books. She also took courses in Children’s Literature. The combination of form and content in the picture book format fascinated her and after graduation she headed for NYC where she worked for 17 years in children’s book publishing as a designer and art director. She is the author of Road Builders and The First Night, as well as many books starring Corduroy, the loveable toy bear created by Don Freeman. She now lives with her family in Arizona.

Synopsis:

Provides a simple overview of the history, preparations, training, and actual events that are part of the Olympic Games.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0140384871
• ISBN 13: 9780140384871
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32