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Olympics Audiobooks

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    Science Behind Soccer, Volleyball, Cycling, and Other Popular Sports, The

    by Stephanie Watson ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Science of the Summer Olympics

    Unabridged

    25 min

    Behind every Summer Olympic scoring soccer kick, tennis-ball bounce, and hard-hitting volleyball serve, science is at work. The type of kick used on a soccer ball affects its path. An equestrian leans forward during a jump to help the horse balance. Cyclists wear tight clothing to reduce drag. Find out how science is involved in several popular Summer Olympic events and how athletes take science ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    What Are the Winter Olympics?

    by Gail Herman, Who HQ ...
    Narrated by Chanté McCormick ...
    series What Was?

    Unabridged

    1 hour 6 min

    Grab your skis, ice skates, and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions.Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896, the Winter Olympics didn't officially begin until 1924. The event celebrates cold-weather sports, displaying the talents of skiers, ice skaters, hockey players, and, most ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    First Olympics of Ancient Greece, The

    by Lisa M. Bolts Simons ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Ancient Greece

    Unabridged

    9 min

    In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Let's Roll

    All About Choppers, Dirt Bikes, Dragsters, Monster Trucks and more

    by Wendy Hinote Lanier, Candice Ransom ...
    Narrated by Aaron Helming ...

    Unabridged

    51 min

    This close-up look at some of the world's most exciting vehicles introduces listeners to choppers, dragsters, monster trucks, and more. Each audiobook examines multiple facets of these vehicles, including their history, an engaging description of their most important parts, and the technology behind them. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this high-octane series is sure to thrill ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Science Behind Gymnastics, The

    by L. E. Carmichael ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Science of the Summer Olympics

    Unabridged

    25 min

    Behind every jump, spin, and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Centrifugal force is at work in a midair spin, and center of gravity is involved in balance beam routines. Newton’s Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Vaulting

    Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars

    by Tracy Maurer ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Gymnastics

    Unabridged

    26 min

    Vaulting takes a lot more than just a run and jump onto a springboard. It requires preparation, practice, and understanding of this unique event. A gymnast that dedicates her time and effort could one day see her name next to the greats. Are you ready to give it your all on the vault? ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Science Behind Track and Field, The

    by Lisa Amstutz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Science of the Summer Olympics

    Unabridged

    21 min

    Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Collins – Amazing Olympians: For ages 7–11

    by Various ...
    Narrated by Kate Lock, Paul Panting ...
    series Collins

    Unabridged

    4 hours 34 min

    An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will ... Read more

    $26.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Gabby Douglas

    by Jon M. Fishman ...
    Narrated by Intuitive ...

    Unabridged

    12 min

    Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London.Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Audiobook

    How To Coach Olympic Weightlifting

    7 Steps to Coaching Olympic Weightlifting

    by HowExpert, Liam Rodgers ...
    Narrated by Kane Power ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 33 min

    This short book is a response to the increased popularity of Olympic weightlifting and the problems that have come with it: the quality of coaching in the sport has been diluted in the English-speaking world by increased demand. This book aims to provide a basic description of how to coach weightlifting effectively, based on some very simple principles and approaches that should be developed. This ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Massacre in Munich

    How Terrorists Changed the Olympics and the World

    by Don Nardo ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Captured History Sports

    Unabridged

    1 hour 2 min

    An attack at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games would produce one of the defining images of international terrorism. The chilling photo of a hooded man peering from a balcony in the Olympic Village would be viewed worldwide as a horrific symbol of global terrorism. The man wearing a mask with cutout slits for his eyes was a member of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. He and his fellow ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Just Don't Fall

    by Josh Sundquist ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 30 min

    Read Josh Sundquist's posts on the Penguin Blog.One moment Josh Sundquist was your typical energetic and inquisitive nine year- old boy. The next, his entire life changed when he was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a particularly virulent cancer strain that would eventually claim Josh's left leg. Told in a wide-eyed, winning, heartbreaking voice, Just Don't Fall is the story of the boy Josh was ... Read more

    $22.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Collins – Amazing Olympians: For ages 7–11

    Narrated by Tom Clarke-Hill, Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Laurence Bouvard ...
    series Collins

    Unabridged

    3 hours 55 min

    An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will ... Read more

    $26.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Uneven Bars

    Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars

    by Tracy Maurer ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Gymnastics

    Unabridged

    28 min

    Ever wonder what it takes to be an uneven bars champion? Find out the tips and tricks to spinning, tucking, and sticking an uneven bars routine, as well as the legends that have shaped the sport into how we know it today. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Black Power Salute

    How a Photograph Captured a Political Protest

    by Danielle Smith-Llera ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Captured History Sports

    Unabridged

    1 hour 5 min

    Two American athletes made history at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but not on the track. They staged a silent protest against racial injustice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter sprint, stood with heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised as the national anthem played during the medal ceremony. The Australian silver medalist wore a human rights badge in support. ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Who Was Jesse Owens?

    by James Buckley Jr. ...
    Narrated by Charles Constant ...
    series Who Was?

    Unabridged

    55 min

    At the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, track and field star Jesse Owens ran himself straight into international glory by winning four gold medals. But the life of Jesse Owens is much more than a sports story. Born in rural Alabama under the oppressive Jim Crow laws, Owens's family suffered many hardships. As a boy he worked several jobs like delivering groceries and working in a shoe repair shop to ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Finding the Edge

    My Life on the Ice

    by Karen Chen ...
    Narrated by Rachel L. Jacobs ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 3 min

    At seventeen, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls can only dream of—and it's only the beginning for her. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she began figure skating at five. Ten years and many grueling training sessions later, she won a bronze medal at the 2015 US Championships after sustaining a nearly career-ending ankle fracture a year earlier. In 2017, she became the US National ... Read more

    $26.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Balance Beam

    Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars

    by Heather Schwartz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Gymnastics

    Unabridged

    23 min

    Leaps, turns, and handsprings are hard enough, but when you add a beam, difficulty is maximized. Learn the best tips and tricks to conquering the balance beam. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports, The

    by Amanda Lanser ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Science of the Summer Olympics

    Unabridged

    22 min

    Behind the flips, splashes, and speed of Olympic water sports, science is at work. Gravity and centrifugal force are at work as a diver spins and flips before splashing into the water. Olympic swimmers shave their bodies to reduce drag as they zip through the water. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite water events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Floor Exercise

    Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars

    by Heather Schwartz ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Gymnastics

    Unabridged

    24 min

    Floor exercise requires a lot from a gymnast. You need artistry, precision, and skill. But the feeling you get when you stick a complicated tumbling pass, makes all your hard work and dedication worth it. Learn everything you need to know to compete in floor exercise. ... Read more

    $5.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Who Is Nathan Chen?

    by Joseph Liu, Who HQ ...
    series Who HQ Now

    Unabridged

    1 hour

    Learn about American figure skater Nathan Chen's Olympic journey to gold in this exciting title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.In 2022, Nathan Chen dazzled the world when he won the gold medal in men's figure skating to Elton John's "Rocketman" at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Though this was his first Olympic gold, Nathan was not new to big victories. ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

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    Serena Williams

    Legends in Sports

    by Matt Christopher ...
    Narrated by Cherelle Cargill ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 12 min

    Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography.Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and ... Read more

    $35.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Alexa Moreno

    Singular y extraordinaria

    by Alexa Moreno ...
    Narrated by Alexa Moreno ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 9 min

    Salta, cae y vuelve a saltar hasta que logres volarReconocida como la mejor gimnasta en la historia de México, Alexa Moreno ha logrado lo que ninguna atleta en su ramo: una medalla en un Campeonato Mundial de Gimnasia (Doha, Catar, 2018), y ser la mejor rankeada en Juegos Olímpicos (cuarto lugar en la final de salt... ... Read more

    $29.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial

  • Audiobook

    Olympic Gold 1936

    How the Image of Jesse Owens Crushed Hitler's Evil Myth

    by Michael Burgan ...
    Narrated by Various Narrators ...
    series Captured History Sports

    Unabridged

    1 hour 10 min

    Jesse Owens’ gold-medal winning feats at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin struck a mighty propaganda blow against Adolf Hitler. The Nazi leader had planned to use the German games as a showcase of supposed Aryan superiority. Instead, there was American black athlete Owens on the podium being photographed by Hitler’s personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. In addition, Owens would figure prominently ... Read more

    $8.99 AUD or free with audiobook trial