2008 Summer Olympic Games
On August 8, the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China will announce to the world that the competition has begun. For 16 days, the very best athletes from all over the world will try their hardest to win medals in their chosen sports. You can follow all of the Olympic action-- from the torch relay and daily news to competition information, closing ceremonies, and the story of the 2008 Olympic emblem and mascots-- at the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games!
At the Library
Youth nonfiction and fiction books about the Olympic Games
Youth biographies about Olympic athletes
Youth nonfiction books about Beijing, China
On the Web
...summer Olympic games
- Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games
- Keep up with sporting events and the latest news and photos from the Olympic games in Beijing.
- Summer Olympics 2008 Beijing from FactMonster
- Learn about the Olympic games past and present with this special feature about the 2008 Beijing games. Topics include the history of the torch, flame, and relay; controversies surrounding the Beijing games, the Paralympics, fun facts, Olympic athletes, symbols, and much more.
- Training for the 2008 Olympics from CBBC Newsround
- Meet Chinese gymnast Liu Meng and see how she trains for Olympic competition.
...general Olympic websites
The Olympic Games from EnchantedLearning.com- Have some Olympic-themed fun with this collection of facts, coloring sheets, printouts, and activities.
- Olympic Women
- Find facts, statistics, and a history of women in the Olympics. Female athletes share their experiences through stories, photos, and audio clips.
- Research Starters: The Olympic Games
- Find all kinds of information about the Olympic Games throughout history. Check the sidebar for a glossary of words used in the articles.
- The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games from Penn Museum
- Ancient Olympic expert Dr. David Gilman Romano answers some age-old questions about the Olympics: Were the ancient games more fair and square? Are the modern games more about money and politics? The website also includes an Olympic glossary.