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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017 · Est. 1 hour read
Where Is the Colosseum?
By Jim O'Connor, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)
Part of the Where Is . . . ? series
Witness the brutal spectacles of ancient Rome's Colosseum, where life and death hung in the balance.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 338 ratings
112 pages· 7,676 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Step into the grandeur of ancient Rome as Emperor Titus unveils the Colosseum, a colossal arena hosting 100 days of brutal games. Gladiators clash, wild beasts roar, and warships battle on flooded floors, captivating over 50,000 spectators. As the Roman Empire crumbles by AD 476, the Colosseum's ruins stand as a testament to a time of unforgettable spectacle and power. What drove this thirst for blood and glory, and how did it shape history? Discover the secrets behind one of the world's most iconic landmarks.
From the publisher
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 fallen, and yet the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous landmark of an unforgettable time.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,676
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 187800
Publication
- Published
- January 24, 2017
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399541902
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