Find Request It

Cover Image

The original Olympics

Discusses the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ross, Stewart
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lincilnwood, Ill. : P. Bedrick Books, 1999.
Series:	Ancient Greece
Subjects:	Olympic games (Ancient) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Description
Summary:	Discusses the history, traditions, and competitive events connected with the Olympic games held in ancient Greece.
Physical Description:	48 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 col. map ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
ISBN:	087226596X
Author Notes:	Stewart Ross is a prize-winning author of books for children, and has written two novels, several plays, two librettos, and several widely acclaimed historical works. His books have been translated into about a dozen languages. After several years teaching at various institutions Stewart has become one of Britain's most prolific and popular authors. He has published over 175 titles for adults and children. Ross is also a frequent, popular speaker to student and adult audiences. His book, The Story of Scotland has won two literary awards. (Bowker Author Biography)