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Publisher Comments:

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.

Synopsis:

Olympics is a triumphal history of the games, from ancient Greece to Sydney in 2000. Readers will discover the pageantry of the

original games; Pierre de Coubertin's revival of the modern games in 1896; the variety of Olympic sports; astounding world records; the intense training Olympians endure; the politics of Olympic games, including boycotts and terrorism; and much more. Here's a glorious celebration of the world's finest athletes and their spirit of competition and excellence.

"From the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780756610838
Manufactured:
DK Publishing
Publisher:
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Author:
Ballheimer, David
Author:
Oxlade, Chris
Author:
DK Publishing
Subject:
History
Subject:
Olympics
Subject:
Sports & Recreation - Olympics
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Sports / Recreation / Outdoors
Subject:
Olympics -- History.
Copyright:
2005
Edition Description:
Revised Hardcover
Series:
DK Eyewitness Books
Publication Date:
April 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
72
Dimensions:
11.52x8.78x.41 in. 1.12 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Olympics is a triumphal history of the games, from ancient Greece to Sydney in 2000. Readers will discover the pageantry of the

original games; Pierre de Coubertin's revival of the modern games in 1896; the variety of Olympic sports; astounding world records; the intense training Olympians endure; the politics of Olympic games, including boycotts and terrorism; and much more. Here's a glorious celebration of the world's finest athletes and their spirit of competition and excellence.

"From the Hardcover edition.

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