Realistic depiction of the ancient Olympic Games in illustrations. Visually exciting presentation frequently uses multiple frames or panels in differing media (pen/ink, watercolour, oil) on a single page in a manner not unlike graphic novels; the cover gives an idea of the effect. Authentically depicts nudity of competitors but makes use of shadow and posing to avoid obvious genitalia. ( )

Great for grades 3-5. Tells about how we got he olympics. NonFiction. Real photgraphs. Gives students more information on the olympics.

Factual picture book about the origins of the Olympic games. ( )