How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete - Softcover

Morley, Jacqueline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1426302789 ISBN 13: 9781426302787

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2008

Synopsis

Athletes needed—apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia? Your training will include the learning of grammar, music, citizenship, and philosophy, as well as honing your athletic skills in boxing, running, wrestling, long jump, and decathlon. If you’re good enough, you’ll join athletes from all over the Greek world for a month of special training to claim the ultimate glory. Ready for your fitness test? Remember, there is no second or third place in the Ancient World.

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"High-interest topics brought to life through readable texts." —School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1426302789
• ISBN 13: 9781426302787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32