The quirkiest guide you will ever read to the history of the world's most famous celebration of sport. From the story of how ethos of the games of ancient Greece has been carried down and into the twenty-first century, to the individual tales of heroes and heroines, this is a lively, witty and entertaining guide for young readers everywhere. As always with Richard Brassey's popular books, there are comic strips, fact boxes, hilarious captions and speech bubbles, in a book that's packed with amazing information and entertaining insight.
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witty and entertaining ... There's likely to be a slew of books about the Olympics before the Games open, but this one will take some beating: loads of information, engaging format and written with wit. 4/5 stars (THE BOOK BAG )
perfect for keeping friends and family informed and plenty to talk about during the games. Lots of lesser-known facts, all amusingly presented and enhanced by the comical illustrations. The champions, the scandals, the records - they're all here. Great fun! (PARENTS IN TOUCH )
A treasure trove of a book (THE SCHOOL RUN )
perfect for keeping friends and family informed and plenty to talk about during the games. Lots of lesser-known facts, all amusingly presented and enhanced by the comical illustrations. The champions, the scandals, the records - they're all here. Great fun! (PARENTS IN TOUCH )
A treasure trove of a book (THE SCHOOL RUN )
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Records and reputations, cheats and champs, victors and venues - here's the lowdown on the modern Olympic games, published in advance of London 2012, from the one and only Richard Brassey.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Wilf12
Format:Paperback
For such a thin book this book is packed with fascinating facts! Great illustrations & easy to read for all ages
- a really interesting book!
- a really interesting book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By LM
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very informaive, probably for a primary school child rather than nursery which was my intention. Lovely illistrations and lots of useful facts
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By JD
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My son received this book for his seventh birthday and thinks it's great. There are lots of interesting facts and it is presented in a cartoon like manner which really appeals to him. A good buy!
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The Story of the Olympics
I bought this for my 3 grandsons, all of whom went with us to the London Olympics. They loved it, quirky and full of humour as well as lots of interesting facts.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs P Joan Briers Joan Briers
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Bought for 7yr old - enjoyed over and again by him and his younger brother too! Nice to buy something fun and interesting and current!
Published 4 months ago by Reader.8
5.0 out of 5 stars
Colourful, fun account of the Games through history
Published a year ago, this is the ideal choice for youngsters who developed an interest in the Games this summer. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. B. S. Kemp
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my son but even I loved reading it
My son 7 got it from the library and enjoyed it so much, i bought it for a summer 2012 momento for him.
Published 8 months ago by Gladys
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Topical British
Again, hugely appreciated pressie by a young man aged 8 yrs from the USA and which went with the Union Jack pen set just reviewed by Aunty Jill !
Published 8 months ago by Aunty Jill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I'm a primary teacher so I took this book into school. My kids loved it as it gave all sorts of info about the Olympics over the years. Lots of quirky and funny facts too. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Readie
4.0 out of 5 stars
The story of the Olympics
A great book to read and look at for children. It contains many facts about the Olympics that the children enjoy finding out in the fun way it has been set out.
Published 9 months ago by nneale
5.0 out of 5 stars
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great product, compliments the other items i have bought ref Olympics, very informative - kids loved it.I would really recommend to others.
Published 11 months ago by G. Garrill
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