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100 things you should know about Gladiators takes children inside the world of these ancient warriors. Young minds will be amazed by fascinating facts about gladiator fights, the games at the Colosseum and how some gladiators became the stars of Rome!

Exactly 100 numbered facts and detailed illustrations draw young readers irresistibly from cover to cover, while cartoons throughout the book add an extra element of fun. Eager young minds will enjoy the quizzes, puzzles and activities, such as making a shield, recreating the combat of the andabatae and preparing a gladiator meal.

So take your seat in the arena, prepare to do battle - and discover some amazing new facts!

Titles in this series: 100 things you should know about Human Body; Inventions; Science; Space; Planet Earth; Oceans; Weather; World Wonders; Mammals; Birds; Insects & Spiders; Reptiles & Amphibians; Dinosaurs; Sharks; Big Cats; Pirates; Ancient Rome; Gladiators; Ancient Egypt; Roman Britain; Knights & Castles; Kings & Queens; British History; Vikings; Victorian Britain; The Wild West; Explorers

 Press Reviews

'These books will be especially appealing to reluctant readers and to those in search of project ideas' - School Library Journal