Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to triathlon, the sporting event that includes swimming, biking, and running all in one. Includes biographical facts about Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s first ever Olympic gold medalist.
Part of the Amazing Summer Olympics series
Stunning photos paired with short, simple text make this series stand out. Though each book limns the history of the sport in question, the focus is on recent Olympic athletes, like Katie Ledecky, current record holder for medals (10) among female Olympic swimmers. Action-packed photos provide intriguing details and complement the text. An amazing photo in Athletics captures the intense moment when a group of runners approach the hurdles and water barrier in the women’s steeplechase event. The main drawback of these books is their brevity; though well-chosen photos add to the telling. VERDICT Appealing and accessible to a wide audience, this is sure to build interest in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris.
–School Library Journal, 04/01/2024
Though short on text, the outstanding images in “Amazing Summer Olympics” (Creative Company) ensure that books in this series will be first chosen from any display.
–School Library Journal, 04/01/2024
This book provides an overview of triathlons, including their history, the description of each event, an introduction to relays, and a section highlighting recent Olympic triathletes. It explains that a triathlon comprises three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. The text is crafted to be accessible to children, with more challenging vocabulary accompanied by definitions at the bottom of each page. The inclusion of action-packed photos enhances the reader's experience, injecting vitality into the otherwise brief introduction to triathlons. Additionally, the back matter contains valuable resources such as book recommendations, website links, and an index. While acknowledging that the book only scratches the surface of the topic, it serves as an excellent primer for this exhilarating Olympic event, likely sparking enthusiasm among young readers for the upcoming summer Olympics. Its broad appeal makes it a valuable addition to large library collections, suitable for a wide range of ages, and its engaging content would make it great for any Olympic-themed display.
–Children's Literature, 04/13/2024