The story of the Olympic Games
2020
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Created in association with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, The Story of the Olympic Games brings to life the glorious history of the Games of the Olympiad. Chronologically structured and featuring up to 200 original photographs, the book charts the story of this famous global event, beginning in 776 BC in ancient Greece through to its revival in 1896 and the 27 subsequent games. The pages are packed with exclusive photographs of the action, athletes and artefacts that have defined each game, so young fans can become immersed in the world's greatest sporting spectacle in the run-up to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Main title:
Imprint:
London : Welbeck, 2020.©2020
Collation:
96 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
Notes:
"Athletes, record breakers, tournament highlights"--Cover."An official publication of the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage"--Cover.First published by Carlton Books Limited in 2008.Includes index.
Audience:
Interest age level: 8-12 years.
ISBN:
9781783125517 (hbk)9781783125517
Dewey class:
796.48796
Language:
English
BRN:
424154
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Junior Non-Fiction Leisure | J 796 STO | Available |