Gladiator Science: Armor, Weapons, and Arena Combat

by Allison Lassieur

Overview

When gladiators fought in combat, there was usually only one winner. The victor may not have realized it, but he owed his success to science. Engaging text, fascinating photos, and useful illustrations will help young readers understand how science helped gladiators find victory in the arena.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491481295
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Warrior Science Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allison Lassieur has never had pop-star dreams, but she once sang in a choir that went on a multi-state tour on the way to Walt Disney World. Today she’s an award-winning author of more than 150 history and non-fiction books about everything from Ancient Rome to the International Space Station. Her books have received several Kirkus starred reviews and Booklist recommendations, and her historical novel Journey to a Promised Land was awarded the 2020 Kansas Library Association Notable Book Award, and Library of Congress Great Reads Book selection. Allison lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, a scruffy, loveable mutt named Jingle Jack, and more books than she can count.

Table of Contents

Science : to the death! — Protected by science — Death by science — Training to live and kill — Staying alive in the arena.

Interviews

1. High-interest subject matter engages struggling readers’ interests. 2. Teaches readers both historical information and scientific principles used by warriors. 3. Charts and diagrams provide extra help for comprehension of scientific concepts.