gladiators

Spartacus, a slave trained as a gladiator, leads a slave revolt against the Roman Republic.Political figures in Rome plot to aid or hinder him for their own purposes.

Presents a abridged edition adapted from the novel, providing simplified text that relates the story of Maximus, as he battles the man who killed his family, Emperor Commodus.

Offers a brief history of gladiators, describing the different types of gladiators, the role they played in ancient cultures, the tools they used, and other related topics.

Kidnapped and taken to Arena Primus for training as a potential gladiator, Decimus Rex is intent on escaping captivity and knows the best way to do so is to outshine the other slaves as they endure such trials as running on hot coals.

Presents, in graphic format, the story of the Colosseum of Rome, from its construction to its use for lavish and bloody entertainments to its dismantlement, as well as describing the recruitment, training, daily lives, and deaths of the gladiators who fought in the Colosseum.

A simple introduction to the Roman warriors known as gladiators, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today s culture through sports such as wrestling.

"Engaging images accompany information about gladiators. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Decimus Rex and Olu Umbika, still on the run from Slavius Doom, must decide what to do when four of their friends still in captivity are threatened with execution if the runaways do not return.

Young Marcus, a Roman slave, sees his only chance for freedom is to compete as a gladiator.

A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.