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Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly andquot;entertainment.andquot; Completed in 96 AD, itand#39;s a miraculous feat of engineering. This noble monument, and the ancient empire that created it, await young readers on these stunningly illustrated pages. Curious children can discover why and how the Colosseum was built; how it was decorated; who was allowed to enter; what took place behind the scenes; and what the Roman world was like. Full-color cutaways reveal the details of this astounding architectural achievement, and pinpoint enlargements focus on the day-to-day life of the peopleandmdash;including how they ate, dressed, and sometimes fought.
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The Egyptian pyramids are one of the worldand#39;s great wonders. Step inside these superbly illustrated pages and back in time to see how they were constructed so preciselyandmdash;even without the use of wheels, machines, or iron tools. These magnificent structures aimed not only to keep the departed pharaoh safe from tomb robbers, but also to preserve him from death itself. Images of artifacts and paintings from the era help explain how we know about this bygone world, including the craftsmen, the townspeople, and the pharaoh and his court.
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Elizabethan London was a vibrant, growing cityandmdash;and theater, especially that of William Shakespeare, played a major role in its lively culture. There was even a different play every day of the week! Hereand#39;s your ticket to the Globe, the legendary 20-sided building where Shakespeareand#39;s plays were staged. Go backstage to discover how the theater was run, who chose the actors, how big an audience it could hold, and why it was build on the banks of the Thames. Extraordinary illustrations give a dramatic look at life and art in the sixteenth century.
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What was it like to live in a nineteenth-century fort, in the midst of the wild frontier? Take a peek inside its strong, high walls to see how it was built; what a pioneer cabin was like; what the people there did all day; and how the forts sometimes grew into bustling towns. Cutaway illustrations capture the fort in its spectacular entirety.
About the Author
Scott Steedman grew up in Australia and Prince George, a town in Western Canada that began as a fur-trading fort. He studied natural history at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, and has edited many books on science and history for children.
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Mark Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has specialized in historical reconstruction.