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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+.



Table of Contents
  • 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

The Ancient Olympic Games

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    A Paperback / softback by Jhonny Núñez

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      Publisher Hachette Children's Group
      Published 11 March 2021
      ISBN-13 9781526310101
      978-1526310101
      ISBN-10 1526310104
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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+.



      Table of Contents
      • 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

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