Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.

George is curious about all the field day Summer Games, but what sporting event will he compete in?

This open access book describes the three planning approaches and legacy impacts for the Olympic Games in one locale: the city of Los Angeles, USA.

"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by individual athletes competing against each other .

"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by individual athletes competing against each other .

Now in G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views.

"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by teams of athletes competing against each other .

Learn how the concepts of elapsed time and measurement relate to hosting the Olympic summer games!