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Where Is the Colosseum?

Name: Where Is the Colosseum?
ISBN: 9780399541902

Paperback – Illustrated, January 24, 2017

Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, John O'Brien

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · January 24, 2017

Reading lane: Ancient Rome

A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome.

History Juvenile Nonfiction

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Who It's For

Good for fans of HistoryGood for readers who enjoy Ancient Rome and Ancient History (Kids).Strong fit for readers who prefer grounded, real-world context.

Book Details

Authors: Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, John O'Brien
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: January 24, 2017
Format: Paperback
Theme: Ancient Rome · Ancient History (Kids)
Reading lane: Ancient Rome

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Ancient History (Kids)
European History (Kids)
Europe for Young Readers

About This Book

A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome. 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 f...

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