Bibliograph

The First Olympics of ancient Greece, Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Type

Label

The First Olympics of ancient Greece, Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The First Olympics of ancient Greece

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

869365322

Responsibility statement

Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Series statement

First facts. Ancient Greece

Summary

In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics

Table Of Contents

Let the games begin! -- Before the games -- Horse racing events -- Running events -- Track and field -- Boxing and wrestling -- Award ceremonies -- Ancient vs. modern Olympics -- The athletes who became legends

Target audience

juvenile

Classification