Publisher's Synopsis
How did the Olympic Games begin? In which sport were the losing captains occasionally beheaded? Who was the first female golfer in history? Which president of the United States was an accomplished wrestler? Sports & Games is part of Discoveries, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. Titles from Natural History, Our World, Science and Technology and Our Past cover an exciting span of subjects: from the colour and splendour of Ancient Egypt to the intriguing world of Mammals. A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.
