You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!: Gory Things You'd Rather Not Know (You Wouldn't Want To)

a Light-hearted Introduction To The Life And Training Of A Roman Gladiator. children's Literature if You Want To Know About What Happened In The 1st Century, What Better Way To Find Out Than To Travel Back In Time And Live There. In This Interactive Scenario, The Reader Becomes A Roman Gladiator And Is Quickly Introduced To A Different Way Of Life. As A Captured Prisoner Of The Romans, You Might Find Yourself In One Of Five Different Roles—a Miner, A Quarrier, A Galley Slave, A Farmer Or A Gladiator. Focusing On The Life Of The Gladiator, Malam Details All The Horrible Things That You Might Encounter. Gladiator School Is Nothing Like The 4th Grade. Training, Diet And Uniforms Are Discussed. Add In Weapons And Awards And You Have Everyone's Attention. An Interactive Web Site Gives Readers The Opportunity To Determine Their Own Ending To The Story. This Is Exciting Stuff For Nine- To Twelve-year-olds, Who Won't Be Able To Wait To Share All The Gory Details Of Gladiator Life. The Hilarious Illustrations Will Captivate Readers Of All Ages. Guaranteed To Grab The Attention Of Even The Least Attentive Child, This Will Be The Favorite Book Of Many Reluctant Readers. See Http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator. The Book Was Created And Designed By David Salariya. 2001, Franklin Watts, $25.00. Ages 9 To 12. Reviewer: Paulette Jackson Ages: 9 10 11 12 A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. WEAPONS. The Romans will destroy your weapons - your bronze shield, iron sword and dagger, and slingshot.