Olympics

This document was uploaded by one of our users. The uploader already confirmed that they had the permission to publish it. If you are author/publisher or own the copyright of this documents, please report to us by using this DMCA report form.

Simply click on the Download Book button.

Yes, Book downloads on Ebookily are 100% Free.

Sometimes the book is free on Amazon As well, so go ahead and hit "Search on Amazon"

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day. What were the Olympics? -- Ancient games -- Olympia discovered -- Olympics reborn -- Traditions -- From the beginning -- Summer Games -- Winter Games -- Paralympics -- Comings and goings -- Great Olympians -- Getting fit -- Shapes and sizes -- Changing styles -- Made to measure -- Wheels of fortune -- Skates and skis -- Fancy footwork -- Perfect timing -- Spoilsports -- Behind the scenes -- Stadium -- Into the future -- Did you know? -- Famous Olympians -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index

Author(s): Chris Oxlade; Andy Crawford; Bob Langrish; Steve Teague
Series: DK eyewitness books
Publisher: DK
Year: 2005

Language: English
Pages: 72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm
City: London ; New York
Tags: Физическая культура и спорт;Теория и методика олимпизма;