Detailing the work of archaeologists, this series allows readers to learn about history in a fun, interactive way, by piecing together stories from the past using real-life archaeological and scientific methods. A wall chart of interesting facts is also included. After a group of archaeologists discover a mysterious artifact at a museum, they embark on an educational, historical journey that takes them from a Roman graveyard in London to the Colosseum. Through a diary format this reference uncovers clues about Roman life through the story of Trumphus, a Roman gladiator who died in London.

 

This book is part of a book series called History Detectives .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Octopus Publishing Group .

John Malam is a former editor and the author of nonfiction children's books, including "The Victorians. "