Gladiators : riveting reads for curious kids /
Malam, John, 1957-
Gladiators : riveting reads for curious kids / by John Malam ; consultants Guy de la Bédoyère, Peter Chrisp. - Second American edition. - 96 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. - Microbites . - Microbites. .
Includes index.
Deadly heroes -- The rise of Rome -- Legionaries and leaders -- Cruel Colosseum -- Made to fight -- Into the arena -- Hunters and charioteers -- Everyday life -- The arts of Rome -- Gods and temples -- Decline and fall -- Reference section.
"Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators who battled each other for the crowd and the weapons and armor that were allowed inside the arena. Gladiator also reveals the everyday lives of the citizens of Rome, as well as the disciplined legionnaires of the Roman army. "--Publisher's website.
146549846X 9781465498465
Gladiators--Rome--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Gladiators : riveting reads for curious kids / by John Malam ; consultants Guy de la Bédoyère, Peter Chrisp. - Second American edition. - 96 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm. - Microbites . - Microbites. .
Includes index.
Deadly heroes -- The rise of Rome -- Legionaries and leaders -- Cruel Colosseum -- Made to fight -- Into the arena -- Hunters and charioteers -- Everyday life -- The arts of Rome -- Gods and temples -- Decline and fall -- Reference section.
"Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators who battled each other for the crowd and the weapons and armor that were allowed inside the arena. Gladiator also reveals the everyday lives of the citizens of Rome, as well as the disciplined legionnaires of the Roman army. "--Publisher's website.
146549846X 9781465498465
Gladiators--Rome--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.