Ford, Michael.

You wouldn't want to be a Greek athlete! : races you'd rather not run / You would not want to be a Greek athlete written by Michael Ford ; illustrated by David Antram ; created and designed by David Salariya. - New York : Franklin Watts, 2004. - 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an athlete in ancient Greece, discussing the realities of training, military service, sacrifices, competitions, rivalries, and other aspects of sports.

6.9 3-6 Follett Library Resources

0531163946

2003062178


Olympics--Juvenile literature.
Olympics.

GV721.53 / .F67 2004

796.48