The Story of the Olympics

Name: The Story of the Olympics
Brand: Usborne
Price: 12.75 AUD
Availability: InStock

By: Minna Lacey

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Hardcover | 1 May 2012

At a Glance

Hardcover
64 Pages

Edition Type
New edition

Age
9 - 12

Grade
4 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
20.2 x 13.6 x 1.0

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An updated addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2, which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability.Ages: 6+
A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to access the very best sites to support this book and enhance their learning experience. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Industry Reviews

"The best brief account for children...accessible, informative and cheap." - Evening Standard; "...bang up to date" - Time Out; "Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming" - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare; "A beautifully-illustrated trip through time looking at the history of the Olympic Games, right through to the event we know today." - Child Education Plus

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