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Where Is the Colosseum? - (Where Is?) by Jim O'Connor & Who Hq (Paperback)

Name: Where Is the Colosseum? - (Where Is?) by Jim O'Connor & Who Hq (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Workshop
SKU: 88900335
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Highlights

A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome.
8-12 Years
7.4" x 5.2" Paperback
112 Pages
Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Series Name: Where Is?

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About the Book

"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"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Jim O'Connor is the author of What Was Pompeii?, What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?, Who Is Bob Dylan?, and Where Is the Grand Canyon?

Dimensions (Overall): 7.4 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)

Weight: .27 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 112

Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction

Sub-Genre: History

Series Title: Where Is?

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

Theme: Ancient

Format: Paperback

Author: Jim O'Connor & Who Hq

Language: English

Street Date: January 24, 2017

TCIN: 88900335

UPC: 9780399541902

Item Number (DPCI): 247-54-5597

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 5.2 inches width x 7.4 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.27 pounds

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