Product Description
The Timekeepers: The Ancient Olympics
Author(s): SJ King
Format: Paperback
Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.
Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.
The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right.
This children's chapter book series offers:
- An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary.
- Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text.
- An insight into different historical time periods, carries the theme of persistence through adversity, and shows the connection between the past and the present.
In this instalment, The Timekeepers are tipped off that the Time Pirate DeLay is planning on sabotaging the first Olympic Games and need to put a stop to his plans! They travel back to ancient Greece to settle a dispute between Athens and Sparta at the Olympic Games. Can the Timekeepers end the conflict and protect the peace?
More in the series
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.
So why stop there?
If you like The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics, then you'll love other titles in the series. Why not check out the second title in the series, The Timekeepers: First Flight to learn about the world's first successful motor aeroplane?
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