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Author
Series
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
This is the story of Rome's greatest arena - how it was built, the gladiatorial and other games that were held there, the training of the gladiators, the audiences who revelled in the games, the emperors who staged them and the critics, and the strange after-life.
6) Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
7) Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Colosseum while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games, and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water. By AD 476 the Roman Empire had fallen, and yet the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous...
9) Colosseum
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
How did the Romans produce some of the most impressive gladiatorial games ever seen in Europe? How did the Colosseum's mysterious roof really work? And how does the mighty Colosseum compare to the popular sports venues of the 21st century? Structural engineer Steve Burrows and his team of laser-scanning experts head to Rome on a quest to answer these questions and uncover some of the oldest mysteries of the ancient stadium.
11) The Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the planning and building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.
12) The Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the construction, in Rome, Italy, of the Colosseum, considered by many to be the most famous building in the world.
15) Colosseum
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the purpose and history of the Colosseum from ancient times until today. Includes infographic, sidebars, and "That's Amazing!" features"--
