Lots of things you want to know about gladiators
Subtitle: --and some you don't!
By: written and illustrated by David West
Series: Lots of things you want to know about; Lots of things you want to know about
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781445127187
Subjects: Gladiators; Juvenile literature; History
Description: Introducing gladiators! How much do you think you know about them? You may know that gladiators fought in front of huge crowds of people, but what were the arenas they fought in called? Did all gladiatorial fights end with a death? What were different types of gladiators called and what weapons and armour did they use? Well this book will tell you! A perfect introduction for kids who want to know what being a gladiator was all about. Bite-sized facts mean you can dip into this book at random, or read it cover to cover. Part of the series 'Lots of things you want to know about', four books that take a look at some of the most dangerous jobs ... ever! Aimed at children aged 7+ these books combine large full colour illustrations and simple paragraphs of text to encourage children to read around these high-interest topics.
Notes: Includes index.