The First Olympics of ancient Greece / by Lisa M. Bolt Simons.
| Author/creator | Simons, Lisa M. Bolt, 1969- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | 24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | First facts. Ancient Greece First facts. Ancient Greece. ^A1265553 |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Audience | 770 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2013049474 |
| ISBN | 9781491402733 (hb) |
| ISBN | 1491402733 (hb) |
| ISBN | 9781491402788 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 1491402784 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 796.48 SI573F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |