A Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times

by Benson Bobrick

Book Overview

From the barefoot races of 8th century BC to the underwater obstacle courses in the early 20th century to the high-tension Berlin Games preceding World War II, the Olympics have always been exciting... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375868690
• ISBN13: 9780375868696
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 143 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher