About the book
Twenty-five hundred years ago Greek soldiers faced the Persian army on the plain of Marathon. Pheidippides ran to neighboring Sparta, 140 miles away, to ask for the Spartans' aid. Afterwards he sped back to the battle, where he helped defeat the enemy.
Editions of First Marathon
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- ISBN 9780807509227
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Twenty-five hundred years ago Greek soldiers faced the Persian army on the plain of Marathon. Pheidippides ran to neighboring Sparta, 140 miles away, to ask for the Spartans' aid. Afterwards he sped back to the battle, where he helped defeat the enemy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Marathon about?
Twenty-five hundred years ago Greek soldiers faced the Persian army on the plain of Marathon. Pheidippides ran to neighboring Sparta, 140 miles away, to ask for the Spartans' aid. Afterwards he sped back to the battle, where he helped defeat the enemy.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in First Marathon?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of First Marathon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807509227
Who is/are the Author/s of the book First Marathon?
Susan Reynolds
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
First Marathon is available as pdf(ISBN 9780807509227)
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