Learn about one of the wonders of the world: Rome's awesome Colosseum!

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Colosseum while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...

Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.

Discusses the Roman Colosseum including why it was built, who built it, how it was constructed, how it has been used, its closure and deterioration, and its repair and restoration.