The Olympics: Events
Published on 23. June 2011
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-4451-0271-9 (ISBN)
Description
Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.
Reviews / Votes
Top quality photos... plenty of information. -- Parents In Touch 20110701More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 10 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 273 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-0271-9 (9781445102719)
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