Gladiators

by Toby Forward

A magnificent pop-up model of the Colosseum brings to life a day at the Roman games and the lives of the gladiators. This amazing novelty book will provide any budding young historian with the perfect introduction to the Roman games. Containing a pop-up model of the Colosseum, a map of Ancient Rome, an annotated plan of the Colosseum, gladiator trading cards and Tabula - the Roman board game - it's packed with information and activities. A beautifully written and illustrated book accompanies the interactive pieces, telling the story of a day at the games as seen through the eyes of two boys - one a Roman citizen and one a slave.

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Toby Forward is the author of many books for children, including Shakespeare's Globe. He has also written for adults. Toby Forward lives in Liverpool, England, with his wife and two daughters.