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Meredith, Susan, 1951-

The Olympic Games : picture book / Susan Meredith ; illustrated by Galia Bernstein ; designed by Tom Lalonde ; in association with the Olympic Museum. - London : Usborne Publishing, 2016. - 29 pages; color illustrations; 29 cm.

Includes index.

How the games began -- The games are revived -- The game develop -- The venues -- The sports -- Athletics -- Aquatics -- Balls, rackets and sticks -- Gymnastics -- Cycling -- Combat sports -- On the water -- The winter games -- The paralympic games -- Opening and closing ceremonies -- Medals -- Mascots and emblems -- Posters -- Faster, higher, stronger.

When did the Olympic Games begin? Who are the greatest athletes? With dramatic photos of Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis-Hill and more, this is the story of the world's biggest multi-sport event, from Ancient Greece to 2016.

ISBN: 9781474922999 1474922996

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB646583 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Olympics--Juvenile literature.
Olympics--History --Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 796.48