The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games

Do you know when and where the next Olympic Games will be held? D you know how the Olympic Games began?

ANCIENT 

The beginning

Three thousand years ago people came from all over Greece to attend a special festival at Olympia. There were celebrations and races. As time passed, the races grew bigger and more events were included, such as wrestling, discus and javelin throwing, and chariot racing. These events were only for men.

The history of New York

The history of New York

Where is New York? Do you know anything about its history?

Introduction

New York is the biggest city in the United States of America. More than eight million people live and work in New York. Another ten million people live very near to the city and travel to work there every day. NewYork is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre forbusiness.

The poachers

The poachers

By the light of the moon three dark shadowy figures were crossing the river on a raft. They did not want to be seen. Who were they? Where were they going?

A great river formed the border between two countries. By the light of the moon three men were crossing the dark water on a small raft. The river was wide but the current was not strong. The river bank was thick with trees. No one had seen the men arrive and make camp a few days earlier. A river patrol

Thinking of others

Thinking of others

Think of some ways you have helped others today

There was once a man called Ali who was travelling home with his friends through a hot, dry land. It was the hottest month of the summer. On their way they met a poor stranger, dressed in rags. He was hungry and thirsty and had no money. He asked if he could join them. The travellers felt sorry for him. They welcomed him, gave him a drink and continued their journey through the desert.