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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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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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...
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
gold medal book!!
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!
Published 1 month ago by Ms. E. Rendell
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 1 month ago by F. James
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 3 months ago by cazza
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 4 months ago by Wilf12
Poor-quality spin on the 2012 Olympics
The book provides some fairly detailed information about the physical structures to be used in the 2012 games. Read more
Published 5 months ago by George Reynolds
countdown to 2012 olympic and paralympic games
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. Read more
Published 7 months ago by theresa r
A Brilliant Little Guide to 2012
Its a book about the build up to the London 2012 Olympic games and it's both child and adult friendly. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Cakey
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
Published 10 months ago by Invicible
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