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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete!: Races You'd Rather Not Run

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4 out of 5
Based on 154 Ratings and 20 Reviews

Book Description
You (the reader) are a small boy living near Athens during the mid-5th century B.C. Your father sends you off to school to learn about the arts and athletics. It is his hope that someday you will honor the family by competing in the Olympic Games. As you train and compete in the games you will get an insider's look at what events are held, such as the pentathlon, running, and wrestling. After read... More
Book Information
PublisherChildren's Press
BindingLibrary Binding (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100531123529
ISBN-13978-0531123522
Publication Date03/01/2004
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About David Antram (Author, Illustrator) : David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustra... more
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About David Salariya (Author, Creator) : David Salariya is a published author, creator, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of David Salariya include All About Me!: A Baby's Guide to Babies, You Wouldn't Wan... more
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About Michael Ford (Author) : Michael Ford is a published adapter, author, composer, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Ford include The Fire of Ares, Blue Moo, T... more
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