Lexi and Hippocrates
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According to myth, cats have nine lives, and Alexander Catt II (also known as Lexi) has spent his former lives with scientists of medicine throughout history. In these adventures, Lexi witnesses medical breakthroughs and discoveries, and learns the value of hard word and integrity. In Lexi and Hippocrates Find Trouble at the Olympics, Lexi lives Ancient Greece, where he meets Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. With companions Theo and his hound dog Cerberus, Lexi and Hippocrates travel to Olympia for the ancient Olympic Games. Together, Lexi and Hippocrates uncover treachery and help preserve the Olympic ideal of fair play.
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Chapter One: Pythia's Prophesy 1 Chapter Two: Hippocrates Advises 7 Chapter Three: A Twist of Fate 15 Chapter Four: To Olympia! 19 Chapter Five: The Oath 23 Chapter Six: The Oath is Broken 35 Chapter Seven: The Pentathlon 41 Chapter Eight: The Games End 49 Chapter Nine: Theo Decides 53 The Hippocratic Oath 54
Pawscript 56 Glossary 57 Important Dates 63 Important People 64 Author's Note to Parents and Teachers 65 Why is Hippocrates Considered the Father of Medicine? 67 What is the Connection Between the Ancient and Modern Olympics? 70 Why did the Ancient Olympics Cease? 72 How did the Modern Olympics Begin? 74 What are the Traditions, Ceremonies, and Ideals of the Olympics? 76 Bibliography 78
Lexi and Imhotep to the Rescue - A Preview 81 About the Author 90 About the Illustrators 91
