Download or read book Gladiator and the Story of the Coliseum written by Nicholas Saunders and published by School Specialty Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn the page and take a step back in time! From theStories From Historyseries,Gladiators and the Story of the Colosseumtakes a completely factual look at The Roman Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman empire. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. The Colosseum set the stage for making people famous or leading them to their deaths. Inside the walls, huge battles were waged among gladiators, animals, and prisoners, all seen by thousands of spectators. Today, only a shell of the Colosseum – Rome’s symbol of violent spectacles – remains.Gladiators and the Story of the Colosseumis sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfictionStories From Historyseries. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!