| The First Olympics of Ancient Greece Contributor(s): Simons, Lisa M. Bolt (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491402733 ISBN-13: 9781491402733 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics |
| Dewey: 796.48 |
| LCCN: 2013049474 |
| Lexile Measure: 770 |
| Series: Ancient Greece |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.3" W x 8.1" (0.45 lbs) 24 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 166904 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics. |
Contributor Bio(s): Simons, Lisa M. Bolt: - Lisa M. Bolt Simons, a teacher by day, has published several nonfiction children's books, as well as articles in various publications. She's been awarded a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers/Loft Award in Children's Literature Honorable Mention, and a Shabo Award from The Loft Literary Center. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and teen twins. |