Gladiators
Synopsis
A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour illustrations throughout. Includes details of the different types of gladiators, their costumes and weaponry, famous gladiators and the arenas in which they fought. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Internet-links to recommended websites to find out more about this fascinating world.
Chapters in this book include:
- Who were the gladiators
- The first games
- Gladiator school
- The stadium
- A day at the Colosseum
- Emperor gladiators
- Fight for freedom
- How did it end?
- Gladiator Timeline
Publisher information
- Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
- ISBN: 9780746068304
- Number of pages: 64
- Dimensions: 203 x 136 x 10 mm
- Interest age: From 7 years
- Weight: 200g
- Languages: English
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