The Roman Colosseum

Inside the Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." This noble monument, and the ancient Roman Empire, await young readers on these stunningly illustrated pages. Children can discover how the Colosseum was built; who could enter; what took place behind the scenes; and much more. Full-color cutaways reveal the details of this astounding architectural achievement.

ISBN10:	1910184802
ISBN13:	9781910184806
Number Of Pages:	48
Publication Date:	20150317
Publisher:	Sterling
Binding:	Paperback

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Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." Completed in 96 AD, it's a miraculous feat of engineering. This noble monument, and the ancient empire that created it, await young readers on these stunningly illustrated pages. Curious children can discover why and how the Colosseum was built; how it was decorated; who was allowed to enter; what took place behind the scenes; and what the Roman world was like. Full-color cutaways reveal the details of this astounding architectural achievement, and pinpoint enlargements focus on the day-to-day life of the people—including how they ate, dressed, and sometimes fought.