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Description for Gladiator
Paperback. Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial combat at the Colosseum itself! Series: Tough Jobs. Num Pages: 64 pages, b&w. BIC Classification: 5AH; YNH; YNK. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 200 x 133 x 5. Weight in Grams: 62.
Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! Each chapter features a double page fact spread and there is a glossary at the end. In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial combat at the Colosseum itself! Experience what it's like to try out gladiatorial gear and weapons and to learn some tricks of the trade. But it's not all fun and games. What will happen when you get the chance to witness a real, live fight? You'll find ... Read more
Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! Each chapter features a double page fact spread and there is a glossary at the end. In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial combat at the Colosseum itself! Experience what it's like to try out gladiatorial gear and weapons and to learn some tricks of the trade. But it's not all fun and games. What will happen when you get the chance to witness a real, live fight? You'll find ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Tough Jobs
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780713677713
SKU
V9780713677713
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Helen Greathead
Helen Greathead is a highly experienced creator, editor, project manager and writer of successful non-fiction titles and series. She spent 14 years at Scholastic Children's Books where she commissioned series, including Horrible Histories. She began a freelance career in 2003, and titles she has written include the Now You Know series (Scholastic) and the Design and Make series (Watts).
Reviews for Gladiator
'Written in an accessible style with humorous illustrations, they are great for engaging reluctant readers as well as educating them about a historical period.' Junior Education Plus (December 2008)