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Because the Roman Army was so large, they had to be very serious about punishing those who broke the rules.

"Travel back to ancient Rome with time-traveling brothers Arthur and Finn as they try to convince a powerful gladiator to escape certain death in the Roman arena"--.

Featuring fact boxes and Web sites, this book explores the different types of gladiators of ancient Rome, including the weapons they used for protection and the arenas they fought in.

The Romans who fearlessly fought in the Colosseum had varied backgrounds.

"Journey back in time to the days of the mighty Roman Empire. Join Cato, the young son of a merchant, as he and his best friend Titus watch the triumphal parade of the emperor, cheer on their favorite team in the chariot races, and sneak into the Colosseum to witness the violent clash of the gladiators.

Learn about the dangerous life of a Gladiator in the time of the Roman Empire.

"From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be gladiators! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom.

This book describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

Describes the daily life of a gladiator, offering information on participants, training, weapons, and competitions.

Explains what the gladiators of ancient Rome were and describes several aspects of this form of "entertainment, " including fighting styles, clothing and equipment, training, and the structure and class-based seating of stadiums; and tells the story of Spartacus.

"Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy"--OCLC.

Describes the lives of Gladiator warriors, including their training, weapons, and fighting techniques.

Meet Felix, captured in Gaul in 180 CE and taken to Rome to train as a gladiator.

Not only were the gladiator games a central part of life for the average Roman citizen, but they also played a significant role in the development and maintenance of the Roman empire between 264 BCE and 404 CE.

Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.