The original Olympics / Stewart Ross.
Discusses the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.
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- ISBN: 087226596X :
- ISBN: 1568475225
- Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Lincolnwood, Ill. : P. Bedrick Books, 1999.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. |
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Subject: | Olympic games (Ancient) > Juvenile literature. |
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The Original Olympics
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The Original Olympics
The original Olympics were the most exciting event of the ancient Greek life. This book transports the reader back to 100 BC to find out about horses and trainers, gods and judges, runners and wrestlers. â¢Why was the chariot race the most exciting event of the games?â¢What did Zeus, the king of gods, have to do with the original Olympics?â¢who was the most famous athlete of the ancient games?