Ancient Games: A History of Sports and Gaming

By Iris Volant

Book Overview

From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide.

For as long as humans have been around, cultures across the globe have embraced games--to have fun, to settle disagreements, to win money, and just for exercise as well Coming to you and your kids just before the Summer 2021 Olympic Games, this lushly illustrated guide gives a thorough introduction to the history of games and sports, from the Aztec god of board games to medieval European jousting and Japanese sumo wrestling. This is for your kids who are fact lovers and can't get enough of sports.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191249776X
• ISBN13: 9781912497768
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Flying Eye Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 4.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.7" x 12.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good overview for young elementary kids

Brief tidbits about ancient sports and a few games, progressing to 2020 Olympics.