Gladiators : 100 Facts : Projects : Quizzes : Fun Facts : Cartoons :

Rupert Matthews ; ( Consultant ) Philip Steele

ISBN 10: 1842368788 / ISBN 13: 9781842368787

Published by Miles Kelly Publishing, 2009

About this Item

Published In 2009 : 1st. Edition : Miles Kelly Publishing : Very Large Format : There Is A Mixture Of Varying Sized Text : Overall , A Very Nice Easy To Read History Book :

Seller Inventory # 30 - 11236

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gladiators : 100 Facts : Projects : Quizzes : Fun Facts : Cartoons :
• Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1842368788
• ISBN 13: 9781842368787
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • History
  • Children's Books
  • Quiz Books

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Synopsis

100 Facts Gladiators is a fantastic illustrated children's book, presenting the world of these ancient Roman warriors for 7-10 year olds. Find out how gladiators were recruited, the exciting games held at the Colosseum and how some gladiators became the stars of Rome! Exactly 100 numbered facts will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, hilarious facts and brilliantly drawn cartoons add an extra element of fun. Add a detailed index, and 100 things you should know has all the ingredients for a perfect introduction to this truly fascinating topic. Topics covered: The first gladiators, Prisoners of war, Gladiators and politics, Spartacus, Caesar s games, The mob, Amazing arenas, The mighty Colosseum, Who were the gladiators?, Special fighters, Recruiting gladiators, Learning to fight, Armour, shields and helmets, A day in the life, Get ready for the games, Showtime, Water fights, Wild animal hunts, Outside Rome, The last gladiators.