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

Describes the history of the construction, in Rome, Italy, of the Colosseum, considered by many to be the most famous building in the world. (view table of contents)

Colosseum is part of the Virtual Field Trip series.

Discusses the history of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, two large meeting places, and the uses to which they were put during the last years of the Roman Republic and the early years of the Roman Empire.

Explores Roman amphitheaters using the Colosseum as an example, discussing the architecture, decoration, and different areas of the amphitheater as well as the games that were held within it.

Discusses the history, purpose, architecture, and construction of the Roman amphitheaters.

Readers can follow the Emperor's evil sister as she wreaks havoc through theaters, forums, forts, hippodromes, temples, and villas, by solving puzzles and playing games while learning about the mysteries of the Roman Colosseum.

Uses games, puzzles, and mazes to describe the gladiatorial games in the Roman Colosseum and life in the Roman empire

Describes the planning and construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome and traces its history through subsequent centuries

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

Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." Completed in 96 AD, it'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 people—including how they ate, dressed, and sometimes fought.

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

Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, the training of its gladiators, and the different types of combat they fought in its arena.