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2008 Summer Olympics Resource Books - Grades K-3

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

The 2008 Summer Olympic Games will begin on August 8, 2008. Here are top picks of Olympic themed activity and resource books for grades K-3. More top picks: Summer Olympics Resource Books - Grades 4-6; Stickers, Awards and Incentives

1. Journey to Beijing

Students learn about China, as well as Olympic history, traditions, and the sports that will be played. The activities meet standards and benchmarks for art, geography, history, language arts, and math. (for grades 1-3)

2. U.S. Olympic Puzzles and Brain Teasers (Primary)

Explore the Olympic games with the puzzles, riddles, games and brain teasers provided in this book. (for grades 1-3)

3. Olympic Adventures

Learn about Olympic history, traditions, sites, and events for both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Includes learning center activities and directions for a Junior Olympic Games. (for grades K-2)

4. The Olympic Experience in Your School

The lessons in this book cover all areas of the curriculum. Students become "Olympic Scouts" working their way through different tasks, ending in a classroom Olympic Games. (for grades K-3)

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