| Description |
96 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The games reborn -- Women dig in their heels -- Breakthrough athletes -- Controversies cast a shadow -- Unlikely heroes -- Appendix: Olympic almanac. |
| Summary |
A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 9.0 2.0 79070. |
| Subject |
Olympics -- History.
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Olympics -- History -- Pictorial works.
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| Added Author |
Costas, Bob, 1952-
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National Geographic Society (U.S.)
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| ISBN |
0792266676 |
| Standard No. |
9780792266679 |
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