Collins Big Cat - Into the Arena: Emperors and Gladiators: Band 18/Pearl

The Ancient Roman gladiatorial games were grand
spectacles where gladiators and animals fought and
died in front of a crowd. Discover how different Roman
emperors played their part in shaping this savage sport
and turning it into entertainment for the masses.

Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.