This fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Colosseum. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Blythe Lawrence studied history at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her travels have taken her to China, where she most recently worked at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. She was sadly unable to visit the Great Wall at the time, but hopes to return and see it one day.
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"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal
This fascinating book provides an up-close look at the Colosseum. Young readers will learn about the history and construction of the structure, as well as what the site is like today. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
Blythe Lawrence studied history at the University of Washington in Seattle. Her travels have taken her to China, where she most recently worked at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. She was sadly unable to visit the Great Wall at the time, but hopes to return and see it one day.
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"This is a solid addition to update collections and support social studies lessons." —School Library Journal