1: The Olympic Festival
2: A Legendary Beginning
3: The Glory of Zeus
4: The Olympic Site
5: Training
6: The Spectators and Judges
7: The First Race
8: Triastes
9: The Pentathlon
10: The Discus
11: The Long Jump
12: The Javelin
13: Wrestling
14: Boxing
15: The Pankration
16: Race in Armour
17: Chariot Races
18: Heralds and Trumpeters
19: The Women's Games
20: Hail the Champions
21: The Olympic Legacy
22: Further Information
23: Glossary
24: Index
Products specifications
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Author
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Jhonny Nunez |
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Pub Date
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11/03/2021 |
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Binding
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Paperback / softback |
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Pages
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48 |
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Country
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United Kingdom |
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Dewey
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796.480938 |
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GBPPrice
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8.99 |
Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games.
Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women.
This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics for children aged 7+.
