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+.
Illustrated by:
Jhonny Núñez Imprint: Wayland Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 300mm,
Width: 244mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 520g ISBN:9781526310095 ISBN 10: 1526310090 Pages: 48 Publication Date:10 September 2019 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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
Jhonny Nunez (Illustrator) Jhonny Nunez is a children's illustrator.
