The Olympic Games : picture book /

When did the Olympic Games begin? Who are the greatest athletes? With dramatic photos of Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis-Hill and more, this is the story of the world's biggest multi-sport event, from Ancient Greece to 2016.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Meredith, Susan
Corporate Authors: Muzej XIV Zimskih olimpijskih igara
Group Author: Bernstein, Galia; Lalonde, Tom
Published: Usborne Publishing,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2016.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Usborne
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Summary: When did the Olympic Games begin? Who are the greatest athletes? With dramatic photos of Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis-Hill and more, this is the story of the world's biggest multi-sport event, from Ancient Greece to 2016.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 29 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9781474922999 (hardback) :
1474922996 (hardback)
CLC: G811.21-49
Call Number: G811.21-49/M559
Contents: How the games began -- The games are revived -- The game develop -- The venues -- The sports -- Athletics -- Aquatics -- Balls, rackets and sticks -- Gymnastics -- Cycling -- Combat sports -- On the water -- The winter games -- The paralympic games -- Opening and closing ceremonies -- Medals -- Mascots and emblems -- Posters -- Faster, higher, stronger.