The story of the Olympics /

By: Lacey, MinnaContributor(s): Mounter, Paddy | Kelly, AlisonMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Usborne young reading. Series twoPublication details: London : Usborne, 2012Edition: New edDescription: 1 volume : color illustrations ; 20 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781409545934; 1409545938Subject(s): Olympics | Olympics -- History -- Juvenile literature | OlympicsGenre/Form: History. | Juvenile works. | Children's nonfiction.DDC classification: 796.48
Contents:
Sports in ancient Greece -- First games -- Show -- Grand plan -- Successful start -- Games expand -- Pomp and ceremony -- Olympic heroes -- Dates of the Summer Olympics -- Dates of the Winter Olympics -- Index.
Summary: From a festival in ancient Greece to a worldwide event today, the Olympics have inspired athletes and supporters alike. Find out how the biggest sports event int he world was born and discover the amazing heroes who made Olympic history.
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Previous edition: 2008.

Includes index.

Sports in ancient Greece -- First games -- Show -- Grand plan -- Successful start -- Games expand -- Pomp and ceremony -- Olympic heroes -- Dates of the Summer Olympics -- Dates of the Winter Olympics -- Index.

From a festival in ancient Greece to a worldwide event today, the Olympics have inspired athletes and supporters alike. Find out how the biggest sports event int he world was born and discover the amazing heroes who made Olympic history.

Key Stage 1.