You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator!
Author: John Malam
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781909645240
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Roman Diary
Author: Richard Platt
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2015-01-27
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0763678244
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Like Platt’s previous ‘diaries’ about castles, pirates, and ancient Egypt, this offers an accessible introduction to history." — Booklist Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead to Rome, but when she is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave, that’s where she lands. Readers are invited to view the wonders of Rome through Iliona’s eyes—the luxury, the excess, and the politics. Back matter includes notes for the reader, a glossary, and sources.
Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants
Author: Garrett Ryan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2021-09-01
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1633887030
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?
You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii!
Author: John Malam
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531231586
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet ready . . . as a trusted slave in a quiet Roman town in 79 CE, you're about to undergo the most terrifying experience of your life. You'll never forget what it's like to live in Pompeii. Find out all about the horrible fate of the residents of Pompeii, what remains of the town today, and how Vesuvius' victims were preserved for eternity.
The Valiant
Author: Lesley Livingston
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-02-14
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0448493802
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrincess. Captive. Gladiator. Always a Warrior. Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary fighter Sorcha. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed by the armies of Julius Caesar. On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. She never gets the chance. Fallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators—owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy. A richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, The Valiant recounts Fallon’s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.
You Wouldn't Want to be a Greek Athlete!
Author: Michael Ford
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531211755
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis best-selling series engages readers of all levels by making them part of the story. Readers will become the main character and can revel in the gory and dark sides of life throughout important moments in history. Perfect resource for reluctant readers with: Humor and history tied to curriculum Entertaining sidebars to pique reader's curiosity Comprehensive glossary to support content Index to make navigating subject matter easier
The Gladiator
Author: Carla Capshaw
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2009-11-01
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 1426843496
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHe won his fame—and his freedom—in the gory pits of Rome's Colosseum. Yet the greatest challenge for once-legendary gladiator Caros Viriathos comes to him through a slave. His slave, the beautiful and mysterious Pelonia Valeria. Her secret brings danger to his household but offers Caros a love like he's never known…. Should anyone learn she is a Christian, Pelonia will be executed. Her faith threatens not only herself, but her master. Can she convince a man who found fame through unforgiving brutality to show mercy? And when she's ultimately given the choice, will Pelonia choose freedom or the love of a gladiator?
Gladiator
Author: Philip Matyszak
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 2014-05-12
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 0500771715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperience at first hand the spectacular, brutal life and savage death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.This manual will take the reader from the first faltering steps over the threshold of gladiator school, and through training to become a man of the sword. Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Learn why you should become a gladiator, how to join the profession, who will try to kill you (and what with), which arena of the empire is right for you, when and how often you will fight and what happens before, during and after the bout.
Top 10 Worst Things about Ancient Rome You Wouldn't Want to Know!
Author: Victoria England
Publisher:
Published: 2012-06-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781908177278
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the evil emperor who made murder a sport to the gruesome and gory gladiator fights which kept the blood-thirsty Romans entertained.
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Soldier!
Author: David Stewart
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
Published: 2021-02-01
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 1910706450
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet ready... as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you’ve heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you’re about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Roman soldier. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
