The Night Olympic Team: Fighting to Keep Drugs Out of the Games

by Caroline Hatton

A team of scientists works to expose athletes who use banned drugs to win Olympic medals in this Library Media Connection Editor's Choice. Here is the true, inside story of the UCLA Olympic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590785665
• ISBN13: 9781590785669
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Unlocks the mystery of testing athletes for illicit drugs

Unlocks the mystery of testing athletes for illicit drugs - why are these drugs a problem, how are they detected, what are the consequences? Caroline Hatton explains in understandable terms the very complex process of identifying chemicals in the laboratory which are used by athletes to make their bodies stronger, faster and more enduring under the intense pressure of the Olympic Games. She provides a personal look at the doctors and researchers working in the labs to uncover this wide reaching and wide spread deception. Along the way, she also addresses important related topics, including educational path to these laboratory jobs, why athletes use drugs in competition, and the increasing problem of designer drugs. This book is a wonderful resource for middle to high school students, and even adults. The misappropriation of ancient and modern medicine (and quickly evolving designer drugs) in the desire to be acknowledged as the best in the world is a surprisingly engrossing topic. A great reference for the library, this topic will be of lasting interest for years after the Olympics are over.

An amazing story!

Truth is always stranger than fiction, and this story is a must for all young children to read. Any attempt to cheat by taking drugs in sports is a big story - and will ultimately bring down the athelete. Win fair and clean - a strong messaage.