Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics
Publication Information
Author:  Macy, Sue	Illustrator:
Title:  Swifter, Higher, Stronger: A Photographic History of the Summer Olympics	Date:  2004
Publisher:  National Geographic	City:  Washington, DC
ISBN, paperback:  0-7922-6667-6	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:   Yes
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
This account of Olympics and Olympians through the years is stunningly illustrated with photographs that capture the action and emotion of the events. An appendix of rich detail includes a map and statistics.
Teaching Ideas:
The sports-politics connection is interesting. Students may want to follow up with more study of a particular time or a particular athlete. Information could be summarized in timelines or charts. Some may be interested in women's struggles to be part of the games. Steroid controversy could be compared to current issues.
Teaching Strategies:
Helping Students in the Writing Process    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf
Matrices or Charts    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/matrices_charts.pdf
Venn Diagrams    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > determination/perseverance Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > life choices > goal setting Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > hopes/dreams Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > individual > human strength Sports/Recreation > athletes Sports/Recreation > sports > Olympic Games

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