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How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete

How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete - How to Be

Paperback (13 May 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Athletes needed-apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia? Your training will include the learning of grammar, music, citizenship, and philosophy, as well as honing your athletic skills in boxing, running, wrestling, long jump, and decathlon. If you're good enough, you'll join athletes from all over the Greek world for a month of special training to claim the ultimate glory. Ready for your fitness test? Remember, there is no second or third place in the Ancient World.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781426302787
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
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Language: English
Number of pages: 32
Weight: 141g
Height: 264mm
Width: 146mm
Spine width: 5mm