Falling in and out of love; the magic of sexual chemistry, on a bus or in a cathedral; the secret life or parents; the twists and turns of friendship...Dyan Blacklock's explore the teenage experience of life and love.
Pirates, a wolf-fight, kidnap - a thrilling life-and-death story about the first Olympics. The two men were circling each other with all the angry energy of fighting bulls, in front of a crowd that was already wild with excitement. The Pankration was what most of the onlookers had come to Olympia to see; the strongest men in Greece fighting bare-fisted and unarmed, until one of them surrendered, or died. This was blood sport. Nic is on the run; from the plague in Athens, from savage pirates, and from the slave who wants him dead. If only he can reach Olympia and find his friend Gellius, he'll be safe - or will he? At Olympia the last and most terrible of his enemies is waiting.
Short stories recount the visit of an alien spaceship to an Australian fishing spot, the gift of a surfboard to a boy who lives among wheatfields, the revenge of a vegetarian girl on a bully, and other situations.
In the eighth century B.C. the city-states of Greece were in a constant state of war, until King Iphitus stopped the blood-shed by reviving an ancient tradition-an athletic contest to honor the gods. A truce was declared, so the warring groups could come together in peace to compete at the sacred grove at Olympia. Those games would survive for hundreds of years becoming the inspiration for our modern Olympic Games. The site of Olympia will forever be revered as the birthplace of a great tradition that still unites the world in the spirit of peace and athletic competition. With spectacular illustrations, Olympia revisits those early games-the holy rituals, the chariot racing and equestrian events, the ancient pentathlon, the wrestling, the boxing-all the skills of war that readily developed into the challenge of sport. Dyan Blacklock and David Kennett bring to life the sights, sounds, and excitement of this age-old, sacred tradition.
Looks at the history and legends behind the first Olympic games in Greece, discussing ritual games, bloody sports, and victory ceremonies, plus the evolution of the modern-day Olympics.
Lavishly illustrated history of the first Olympic Games, written for late primary and early secondary school children. Provides information about the origin of the Games and gives a detailed description of many of the original activities. Includes a glossary and an index. The author's other publications include 'Pankration' and'Nudes and Nikes'. The artist has illustrated 'The Best Batsman in the World' and 'The King's Gift'.
This book describes the beginning of the original Greek Olympic Games, its history, the events and competitors, as well as the beginnings of the modern-day Olympics. Contains photographs and a glossary. Part of the 'True Stories' series. The author's other works include 'Comet Vomit', 'Crab-Bait' and 'Pankration'. For children aged 9-13.
An illustrated history of the Roman Army includes information about its composition, organization, training, methods, weapons, and campaigns. By the creators of Olympia: Warrior Athletes of Ancient Greece.
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