The story of the Olympics
By: Minna Lacey ; illustrated by Paddy Mounter
Contributors: Mounter, Paddy; Kelly, Alison
Edition: New ed.
Series: Usborne young reading. Series two; Usborne young reading; Usborne young reading -- Usborne young reading. Series two.
Publisher: Usborne; Usborne Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781409545934
Subjects: Olympics; Juvenile literature; History
Description: From a festival in ancient Greece to a worldwide event today, the Olympics have inspired athletes and supporters alike. Find out how the biggest sports event int he world was born and discover the amazing heroes who made Olympic history.
Notes: Previous edition: 2008.

Includes index.

Key Stage 1.
Table of contents: title: Sports in ancient Greece; title: First games; title: Show; title: Grand plan; title: Successful start; title: Games expand; title: Pomp and ceremony; title: Olympic heroes; title: Dates of the Summer Olympics; title: Dates of the Winter Olympics; title: Index.