You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator! (http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html)

common sense media says

Educational, but may disturb younger kids.


parents & educators say
  • 67% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say violence is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that despite the jaunty drawings, the content realistically depicts and describes the subject matter.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Realistically portrays the topic and the times.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Families can talk about the site's depiction of the harsh realities of life as a Roman gladiator. Does it match the images you may have seen in movies or on TV? Families can also do additional research to learn more about ancient Roman times.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Although the drawings on the site look humorous, the topic is realistically portrayed and might disturb young children. Older kids studying ancient Rome might be interested in a brief swing through this site, although there is little to do except hit the "Next" button to turn the page. There is a handful of links to other Web sites on the same topic.

This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 67% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say it's educational

Most useful reviews by all members

huzzah
kid, 12 years old
 
perfect for ages 8 and up!
I love it!!! It is incredibly educational.

kkksssnnn
kid, 12 years old
 
Perfect for ages 11 and up!
I Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is violent but incredibly acurit!

Lover321
teen, 14 years old
 
bad language
i think that parents should STOP all the bad,ugly,and nasty language

kylepass
parent of 8 and 12 year old
 
I love it!

CSM Screen ...
teen, 18 years old
 
Ideal as an introduction to Ancient Roman life.
You Wouldn't want to be a Roman Gladiator is a brilliant website introducing children to the realities of Ancient Roman life. The website shows a shortened version of the book of the same name published by Scholastic. This is a huge series of about 50 books set in different time periods.

keroberos
teen, 16 years old
 
WOW!!!!
wow! this website is really coll for kids like me who luv ancient history! it is a bit gory i would not suggest it if you ( like my brother) get really grossed out at words like blood and discriptive sentances about voilence.. but for kids ten to about 13 this is a totally awsome educatoinal site! sincerely, keroberos

piara
teen, 13 years old
 
Brilliant Gladiator
You Would't want to be a Roman Gladiator web book is really good for getting an idea of what the life of a gladiator was really like. The You wouldn't want to be... series of books is a huge series of history based stories with facts. I think the web books are fantastic. I am goin to collect all the books.

tving
teen, 14 years old
 
rated x
this is so not excptable

cjhavefun
parent of 13 year old
 
yes

julster159
teen, 17 years old
 
Fight your hardest, but this site is the safest!
Great website, educational, and it's a little violent. Very safe website and is great for students who are learning about Rome in school. Would be a great website to use in the classroom.

coolperson111
kid, 9 years old
 
ahhh NEVER

steffany10
kid, 11 years old
 

homegirl13
teen, 15 years old
 
tweens and up
very good

noodle hut5
kid, 12 years old
 
i hot
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