Book cover for How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete

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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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  • ISBN10 0792274431
  • ISBN13 9780792274438
  • Publish Date 11 October 2005 (first published 1 October 2005)
  • Publish Status Transferred
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint National Geographic Kids
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 32
  • Language English