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Gladiators
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- Book Synopsis
- A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour illustrations throughout. Includes details of the different types of gladiators, their costumes and weaponry, famous gladiators and the arenas in which they fought. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Internet-links to recommended websites to find out more about this fascinating world. Chapters in this book include: - Who were the gladiators - The first games - Gladiator school - The stadium - A day at the Colosseum - Emperor gladiators - Fight for freedom - How did it end? - Gladiator Timeline
- About The Author
- Since joining Usborne, Minna has written books on everything from pirates and gladiators to jungles and oceans. She studied Maths and Philosophy at university and previously worked as a journalist and illustrator in London, Bogota and New York. In her spare time, she loves writing stories, drawing and playing the guitar.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780746068304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing Ltd., (26 May 2006)
- Number of Pages
- 64
- Weight
- 200 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 203 x 136 x 10 mm
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