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The ancient Olympic Games / illustrated by Jhonny Nunez.
Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games. Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women. This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781526310095
- ISBN: 1526310090
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm
- Publisher: London : Wayland, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | The Olympic festival -- A legendary beginning -- The glory of Zeus -- The Olympic site -- Training -- The spectators and judges -- The first race -- Triastes -- The Pentathlon -- The discus -- The long jump -- The javelin -- Wrestling -- Boxing -- The Pankration -- Race in armour -- Chariot races -- Heralds and trumpeteers -- The women's games -- Hail the champions -- The Olympic legacy. |
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| Subject: | Olympic games (Ancient) |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J 796.48 Nune (Text) | 33126024907994 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 796.48 Nune (Text) | 33126024908018 | JNonfiction | Checked out | 05/20/2024 |
| Independence Branch | J 796.48 Nune (Text) | 33126024908000 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Jhonny Nunez (Illustrator)
Jhonny Nunez is a children's illustrator.