Bradshaw, Eleanor creator author. Morlock, Rachael editor. Keeney, Tanya Dellaccio illustrator. text bibliography Juvenile literature nyu 2025 2025 monographic eng 32 pages : colour photographs ; 21 cm Mentioning the Colosseum is certain to summon images of gladiators in bloody battle or exotic animals on display. But there's much more to know about this Roman amphitheater. This book takes readers beyond the showy spectacles that took place there. It fills in the long history of the Colosseum with well-chosen photographs that reinforce the engaging text. Young readers encounter 20 eye-opening facts and gain a broader understanding of the Colosseum, how and why it was built, and its place in history Step into History -- Lasting Monument -- Larger Than Life -- Room for All -- Setting the Stage -- Showtime! -- Deadly Games -- Crowd Control -- Final Fights -- Roman Ruins -- A New Purpose -- Picturing the Past. juvenile ELEANOR BRADSHAW ; Editor: Rachael Morlock ; Book Design: Tanya Dellaccio Keeney Includes index. Colosseum (Rome, Italy) Juvenile literature Amphitheaters Rome Juvenile literature Rome (Italy) Buildings, structures, etc Juvenile literature 937.63 9781499445381 PPAK 251208 20251208083230.0 eng