Gladiator (DK Secret Worlds) [School & Library Binding]

John Malam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: DK Secret Worlds

This book will appeal to reluctant readers with "Weird World" feature boxes, dramatic photos, close-up views, lots of quirky facts and figures and a mega reference section.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8-While the subtitle rather than the title more accurately reflects this book's content, Malam does a superb job of examining life in ancient Rome. Replete with color illustrations that depict art, homes, and dress, the layout resembles a newspaper. "Weird World" boxes give additional facts, and "Log On" spots provide Web-site addresses. Malam covers the rise of Rome, emperors, daily life, and the empire's mysterious fall. He devotes two chapters to the gladiators' dichotomous lives as both revered and reviled men who were often prisoners of war, criminals, or slaves forced to attend school, where they learned their trade-killing. They enjoyed considerable fame and glory, but only as long as they survived, which was no small feat. Throughout, the conversational tone makes the reading memorable, and the detailed "Reference Section" is handy for reports. Libraries in need of material on the topic will be served well by this title.
Laura Glaser, Euless Junior High School, TX
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About the Author

John Malam is a best-selling children's author who has written over 100 books. He is also a trained archaeologist. Consultant, Guy de la Bedoyere is a TV presenter, consultant, author and a renowned expert on Roman Britain. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• School & Library Binding
• Publisher: Topeka Bindery (March 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613457676
• ISBN-13: 978-0613457675
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,966,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Malam attended the University of Birmingham before working in publishing. He is now a writer and editor with over 20 years experience in producing books for children. He lives in Cheshire with his family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BBIW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best book in world!!!!!, April 6, 2004

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This review is from: Secret Worlds: Gladiators (Secret Worlds) (Paperback)

THIS IS TRULY THE BBIW!WOULD YOU BELIVE IT, BUT OUT OF THE 16 BOOKS I READ IN A WEEK,THIS ONE IS TRULY, the best.