You wouldn't want to be a Roman gladiator! : gory things you'd rather not know / written by John Malam ; illustrated by David Antram ; created and designed by David Salariya.
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TextSeries: You wouldn't want to--Publication details: New York : Franklin Watts, 2013.Edition: Rev. edDescription: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cmISBN: - 0531275035 (library binding)
- 0531280284 (pbk.)
- 9780531275030 (library binding)
- 9780531280287 (pbk.)
- You would not want to be a Roman gladiator
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 937.06 M236 | Available | 33111007009075 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Do you think being a Roman galdiator seems glamorous? Does exploring the wild frontier as an American pioneer sound exciting? Think again! As you'll discover in this lively series, history definitely has a dark side. These revised titles include helpful new features-along with the same hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars that have made this series a hit with kids everywhere!
At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds. If you survive, you could become a hero&mdashbut don't count on it.
Includes index.
Gotcha! Romans get their man -- Sold! A slave market in Rome -- Oh, no! Gladiators go to school -- Locked in! Your new family -- Behave, or be punished -- On parade! the big day arrives -- Who's who in the arena? -- Fight! Gladiators in action -- Ouch! Let him have it! -- Splash! A sea battle -- Growl! Attacked by beasts -- It's over! The game's end.
A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.