Lacey, Minna

Gladiators (Young Reading (Series 3))

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ISBN 13:: 9780746068304
author:: Lacey, Minna
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Usborne Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 136mm X 203mm
Genre:: Children's & young adult fiction & true stories
Condition:: New
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Gladiators is an engaging history of this often brutal world, presented in a narrative style with full colour illustrations throughout. The book explores the different types of gladiators, their costumes and weaponry, famous gladiators, and the arenas where they fought. Part of Young Reading Level 3, developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University, this title is suitable for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Chapters include an overview of who the gladiators were, a look at their first games, life at the gladiator school, the stadium, a day at the Colosseum, famous emperor gladiators, fight for freedom, how it all ended, and a Gladiator Timeline. For those interested in learning more about this fascinating world, internet links to recommended websites are provided.

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