Start the countdown for the greatest sporting event on the planet - the Olympic and Paralympic games! This book will inspire children about the London 2012 Games - the sports, the athletes, the preparations - building excitement in the run up to the Games themselves. Packed with the low-down on Olympic sports and vital must-know facts - plus fun write-in activities, it's a winner.
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The family book, written by the Telegraph's Simon Hart, is full of information on Olympic and Paralympic sports, plus facts, records, profiles of sports superstars, medals and more. --Daily Telegraph
A great family book...a great way to get people excited about the games in 2012.. --Jonathan Edwards
A great family book...a great way to get people excited about the games in 2012.. --Jonathan Edwards
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Simon Hart is a sports writer for the Daily Telegraph specializing 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.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Liz
Format:Hardcover
I bought this for my daughter, in the hope that it would help her learn more about the Olympics. I thought it was incredibly unhelpful, and did not cover even the basics of Olympic history (very difficult to find mention of the relevance of the torch, the rings, why we have the Olympics...)
It does list the main sporting activites, but has no more than could be found on the 2012 website, and is, in my opinion, a total waste of money.
It does list the main sporting activites, but has no more than could be found on the 2012 website, and is, in my opinion, a total waste of money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ginnie
Format:Hardcover
Bought two of these books for my children thinking they would be a great introduction to the Olympics BUT I'm very disappointed with them. In fact I've given them away and bought the "London 2012 Olympic Games: The Official Book" instead. My problem is that there is actually very little information in the book - fine maybe for a 4 year old but for my information hungry 6 and 8 year old it's just not enough.
I really thought that this Countdown book would be better than this - very shallow in my opinion. Hoping that the "London 2012 Olympic Games: The Official Book" gives some more substantial information about the different sports and the 2012 Games - it should arrive next Tuesday so we shall see...
I really thought that this Countdown book would be better than this - very shallow in my opinion. Hoping that the "London 2012 Olympic Games: The Official Book" gives some more substantial information about the different sports and the 2012 Games - it should arrive next Tuesday so we shall see...
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By robrev
Format:Hardcover
When I went to see the Olympic stadium in Stratford, there was a souvenir shop, it was full of bits and bobs like pencils and badges etc. But then I saw this book. At first, I thought it was a bit of a gimmick but I bought it anyway and it turned out to be a really good book. It has information about every Olympic and Paralympic sport, superstars to look out for, Olympic records, puzzles and games! Also, at the bottom of each page is a timeline that stretches throughout the book. Wenlock and Mandeville (the Olympic and Paralympic mascots) are there on most pages to help you through the book. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it is something I always look back to when I am bored.
P.S: it's cheaper on Amazon than where I bought it!
P.S: it's cheaper on Amazon than where I bought it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By theresa r
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
the 10yr old saw the book and we thought it was expensive for what it was and i knew amazon would be cheaper, so we got it and its a fab book, so much information, good pictures. glad we got it. its a pity we cannot go.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Miss
Format:Hardcover
Its a book about the build up to the London 2012 Olympic games and it's both child and adult friendly. It gives information of the past Olympiads as well as a time line from beginning to now. It includes a list of all Olympic and Paralympic sports as well as little quizzes and questions as you read through. Featuring the recognised athletes that will be taking part next year with information about them, as well as some stars to look out for.
A great read!
A great read!
By lozzieden1
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely Fantastic Book! Arrived quickly. It's full of interesting detail, fun facts and images, information on the different Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sports and has all the legends and records in it as well! A gold medal winning book! VERY Impressed!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Official Countdown to the London 2012 Games (Olympic and Paralympic Games)
25 Jun 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great, has captured the imagination of my 8 year old boy. He is now well versed in the Olympics prior to it starting
Format:Hardcover
Before I read this book the only sport I was really insterested in was football. Now, I am interesteed in all sports and cannot wait till london 2012!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Excellent factual book
I bought this book for my sons 11th birthday as I saw it on the Blue Peter book of the Year. It is full of fascinating facts and he has really enjoyed reading it and is very... Read more
Published 14 months ago by F. James
4.0 out of 5 stars
pleased
A little book of Olympic trivia. Bought this for a family member as a Christmas present. He was well pleased with it as he is volunteering at the London Olympics.
Published 16 months ago by cazza
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great introduction to the olympics!
WE are all very excited about the 2012 olympics! - so we bought this book - its great for all the family - from 8-80!! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Wilf12
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative
A very detailed book, easy to read and understand and really good for younger readers too!
This will get you excited and looking forward to the Olympics 2012! Read more
This will get you excited and looking forward to the Olympics 2012! Read more
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