Olympics For Kids: Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Books For Boys 8-10)

Olympics For Kids: Olympics History and Fun Facts About the Olympic Games (Books For Boys 8-10)
Andrew Miller (Author), Olympics 2012 Institute (Editor)
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Olympics

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Discover why the Olympics the largest and most watched sporting event in the world!

THIS BOOK INCLUDES FULL-COLOR PICTURES OF EVERY SPORT

This exciting fact-filled book will take you from the fields of Ancient Greece to the modern Olympic stadiums of today.

You will discover more fun and fascinating facts about the Summer Olympics than you ever thought possible, including:

* The meaning of the Olympic Rings.

* How the marathon got its length because of the British Royal Family.

* What the colors of the Olympic Flag mean.

* What the Olympic Creed says is the most important thing about the Olympics.

* What the Olympic Flame means and how it makes its long journey to the Olympic stadium.

* What the Olympic Gold Medal is really made of (not gold)!

* How the stadium got its name.

* How much food will be eaten by the 210,000 athletes, coaches and Olympic volunteers participating in the 2012 London Olympics.

* The inspiring and tragic story of the Greek soldier who inspired the first marathon.

* Which sports are played in the Olympics...and which sports have been left out.

* The only 4 sports that have been played at every Olympic Games.

...and much more!

• Rank: #145931 in eBooks
• Published on: 2012-07-18
• Released on: 2012-07-18
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1