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The Olympics: A Very Peculiar History
Author David Arscott
Get a head start on the most important athletic event in the world with The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History!

The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History gives an overview of the strange, the unbelievable and the downright bizarre events that have occurred over the many years this esteemed competition has seen. The book features amazing athlete statistics, biographies and records, and well as quirky stories, fascinating facts and amazing lists from the world of the Olympics.
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  • 155 x 101 mm
  • 192 pages
  • KS 2/3
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    HardbackISBN: 978-1-907184-78-9
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