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Gladiators : riveting reads for curious kids / by John Malam ; consultants Guy de la Bédoyère, Peter Chrisp.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: MicrobitesPublisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2020Edition: Second American editionDescription: 96 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 146549846X
  • 9781465498465
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 796.8093 M236 Checked out 07/16/2024 33111009760824
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 796.8093 M236 Available 33111010416879
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This nonfiction chapter book about gladiators is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage even the most reluctant reader.

The exhilarating world of gladiators might seem intimidating, but Microbites: Gladiators brings kids face to face with these famous fighters in a manageable way, sharing chunks of information on need-to-know topics like different battle styles, Roman referees, gods and temples, and other aspects of life inside the Colosseum. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about this pulse-racing piece of Ancient Roman history. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a gladiator glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most notable Roman emperors. Whether they're new to Ancient Rome or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Gladiators.

DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.

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.

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