In the 30 brief sections of this book, author J.M. concisely describes aspects of the history of the Olympic Games that would interest kids and young readers. The text avoids fictional stories meant to attract attention, as the real stories are more effective in achieving this goal. The book's sections are short and substantive, making reading easy and enjoyable for kids-young readers, and ensuring they do not become tired. Moreover, the difficulty level of the texts matches the progress of the students. The author is an Emeritus Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, specializing in the History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Athletics.He has authored a series of books for students and young children. He holds a BA in Physical Education, a BA in Political Sciences from Athens-Greece, a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University and a PhD from Ohio State University.