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HISTORY NON-FICTION - ANCIENT ROME
It’s True! The Romans Were The Real Gangsters (John & Joshua Wright) $6 PB EC Psst! It's true! This is the best book on ROMANS you'll ever read! Marius butchered his enemies, Crassus stole, Clodius lied and Julius Caesar didn't care about anyone other than Julius Caesar. It's true: the Romans were gangsters. This book is full of cheating, stabbing and general bad behaviour. There are severed heads on spears, messy massacres and streets flowing with blood. Find out who wore a purple-striped toga, who was crooked, who was mean and who was just plain crazy. Brain your buddies with bizarre facts about the bad boys of BC 10+ http://books.google.com.au/books?id=us1xPn9FhDQC&dq=The+Romans+Were+The+Real+Gangsters+(John+%26+Joshua+Wright)&source=gbs_summary_s&cad=0
What They Don’t Tell You About “Romans In Britain” (Bob Fowke) $5 PB GC Some Roman generals would execute their own sons if they were disobedient and a favourite Roman sauce, liquamen, was made from rotten fish. This book is a lively history of the Romans in Britain, focusing on bizarre and unusual details. All the main facts about Roman life are covered and placed in context of the workings of the Roman Empire - its armies, systems of government, entertainment, buildings and religious beliefs - with quirky footnotes, fascinating facts, spoof tests and cartoon-style illustrations. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/What-They-Dont-Tell-You-about-Romans/Bob-Fowke/e/9780340709221Usborne Puzzle Adventures “Time Train To Ancient Rome” (Gaby Waters) $4 PB VGC Action packed stories of mystery and adventure interwoven with puzzles to solve -- Great fun for kids to read and decipher. 7+ http://www.amazon.fr/Time-Train-Ancient-Rome-Waters/dp/images/0746045638 (Cover different)
Treasure Trove Of An Ancient Roman Child
(Fiona MacDonald) $5 HB EC Imagine that nearly 2,000 years ago, a Roman child
collected everyday objects that were precious to him, and hid them away in a
secret box. Now imagine unearthing this box today as treasure trove! Learn about
the background and purpose of each treasured thing. Illustrations and facts
about the lives of children in Rome and a treasure box stuffed with realistic
replicas of the materials used in that time. -- Ancient Roman presents a Some of
the treasures in the box include: a board game, a ring or bracelet, coins, and a
mosaic kit. Recommended! 9+
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancient-Roman-C … 0765109611
See Through History “Ancient Rome”
(Simon James) $6 HB EC, $5 HB GC (Minor corner bumping) Discover life in the
early Roman Empire, and peel back four see-through pages to look inside: A town
house in Pompeii, the public baths, a magnificent theatre and an auxiliary fort.
Interesting, informative text combined with lots of great vivid illustrations
bring the Roman Empire to life. A great addition to a young historian's
bookshelf! Recommended! 10+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Rome-See- … 0670844934
100 Things You Should Know About Ancient Rome
(Fiona Macdonald) $8 HB VGC Takes you on a journey of discovery through
one of the most thrilling periods of world history. Exactly 100 facts
accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what Roman life was really like.
Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects - make a mosaic, prepare
your own Roman food, and learn some Roman words. So take a look into a
gladiator's life, learn how the Empire was ruled, and step into the arena!
Beautiful illustrations throughout, fun facts and cartoons, and exciting text
written and checked by experts. Recommended! 8-13 YO
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Should-K … 1842363468
The Usborne Time Traveller Book Of “Rome & Romans”
(Heather Amery) $4 HB GC, $3 PB GC A visit with a Roman family allows
readers to tour ancient Rome and learn about the customs, people, foods, and
much more. Covers everyday life in the Roman Empire by portraying a nobleman,
Petronius, and his family at home, at the market and the bath, and at their
country villa, and his eldest son's life in the army, as well as introducing
Roman history. 9+
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Nature Company Discoveries “Ancient Rome”
(Paul C. Roberts) $7 HB EC (Name on inturn), $6 PB EC Why did people go
to the forum? Why did the emperor Hadrian have a wall built in Britain? Who gave
an eyewitness account of the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii? Who was
the Roman god of exits and entrances? Ancient Rome is a dynamic reference book
for children. Detailed, atmospheric illustrations, revealing photographs and
lively descriptions engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves a
part of the world's exciting history. Every page is designed to capture the
imagination and stimulate curiosity. A dramatic four-page foldout and vivid
drawings take young readers into the heart of the topic. A
wonderful series! 10+
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Your Ancient Rome Homework Helper
(Colin Hynson) $5 PB EC A useful resource full of ready-to-use primary
source material for projects. Also contains a vocabulary-boosting word box to
help add a bit of flair to student’s work and difficult words are explained
immediately. A keywords contents system helps students to find information
quickly and easily. 9-12 YO
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Spotlights “The Romans:
Investigate And Understand Ancient Rome”
(John Haywood) $4 HB EC The Roman Empire, the Imperial Age, armies, forts,
towns, roads, ships, and much more bring the days of ancient Rome to life for
young people. See what a Roman's house looked like, how a family lived, what
they ate, how their armies fought, what they did for entertainment, and even how
they took baths. With a glossary, index, concise and fascinating text, colour
illustrations, and artifacts on every page, this introduction to ancient Rome is
an informative and fun way to learn about history. 8+
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwo … e%20Romans
Great Civilizations “Rome: 750BC
– 500AD”
(Simon James) $4 HB VGC (Ex lib) A great beginner’s guide to the civilisation of
Ancient Rome! Looks at the Roman empire, the army and the culture that
flourished during the peace that came about during their dominance of Europe.
Also looks at the demise of the empire and the legacy that has been left to us
by this advanced civilisation. Great pictures, attractive layout and clear, easy
text. 9+
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rome-B-C-D-500- … amp;sr=1-3
Focus On Romans
(Anita Ganeri) $5 PB EC Takes a closer look at ancient
Rome by examining its art, science, geography, literature, maths and social
history. Superb illustrations and photographs highlight the clear text. Asks
such questions as: How did they construct their roads and aqueducts? Which Roman
Emperor made his horse a senator? 9+
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The Other Half Of History “Women In Ancient Rome” (Fiona Macdonald) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) In ancient Rome, political power was held by kings, emperors, magistrates and senators. What role did women play in the vast and expanding empire? By law, very little. Women had few rights, and were not allowed to take part in the public world of law and government. A woman's place was in the home. But evidence shows us that many women were capable and influential; some worked alongside their husbands in business, while others were patrons of the arts. And a few Roman women defied their traditional role and spoke out in public, sometimes with dramatic results. Numerous photographs and reproductions of period art and artifacts serve to clarify and enhance the text. Quotes from writings of the periods and sidebars give further insight. This well-rounded historical overview will be useful for research ideas or for reports. 10+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0872265706/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
Gods And Godesses Of Ancient Rome (Leon Ashworth) $5 HB EC (Ex lib) Ancient peoples believed as firmly in their gods and goddesses as people believe in their religions today. These books help children understand how people lived in ancient times, what they believed, and why. How the seasons worked, why natural disasters happened and what happened to people when they died. Many of the myths have parallels in modern religions and culture. This title deals with the lives and beliefs of the people of Ancient Rome. 9-13 YO http://books.google.com.au/books?id=SiLjDE7XsRsC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Gods+And+Goddesses+Of+Ancient+Rome+%28Leon+Ashworth%29&source=bl&ots=PSfTXhGj_7&sig=eiTU0kq9e2U1z48y5sWR3EIAvzQ&hl=en&ei=MRagS96jJ4_8tAOz-ZjpCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAkQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Drawing History Series “Ancient
Rome”
(Elaine Raphael & Don Bolognese) $4 PB VGC A wonderful book which not only
describes life in Ancient Rome, but teaches how to draw the people, costumes and
artifacts with a simple step-by-step technique that easy to follow. Will draw
the most reluctant student of history in! Highly recommended!
9+
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookse … &itm=5
Time Quest “The Lost Wreck Of The
Isis”
(Robert D. Ballard – discoverer of the Titanic) $5 HBDJ VGC, $4 PB EC This book
tells the story of the JASON Project's exploration of the deepest ancient
shipwreck ever found: a 4th century AD Roman ship they now call the "Isis." It
also recreates the final voyage of the ship and focuses on Antonius, a
merchant's young 14 year old son, who is excited to take a trip from Rome to
North Africa and the port city of Carthage. The story recreates what life was
like for Antonius and others in the 4th century, a time of public baths,
gladiatorial arenas, and the like. The book is illustrated with photographs,
illustrations, and diagrams, bringing alive history, archaeology
and scientific exploration. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Wreck-Isis-T … 0590438530
History Highlights “Roman Forts”
(Catherine Bradley) $5 HB VGC (Ex lib) Examines the structure and defences
of an ancient Roman fort, Roman military life, and the campaigns waged by the
Roman Empire against its enemies. It also examines why the forts were built,
their design and building, and their fate through the ages. 9-12 YO
Roman Soldier
(Fiona Macdonald) $4 HB VGC (Ex
lib) The book is an introduction to Roman history, approached through the life
of a soldier. This history "picture book" describes how the soldiers - backbone
of the Roman Empire - were recruited, trained and how they fought. The
organization of the army is shown and there is an account of life in the fort
and on the march. Finally, there is a look at the lives of the old soldiers -
those who did survive to return home. Fantastic pictures and clear, simple text.
Great beginning history resource. 6-10 YO
Julius Caesar’s Interesting Bits:
A Riot Of Roman Reference
(Fay Gregory) $5 PB EC A collection of historical titbits and little
known aspects of Rome in the time of Julius as well as shortly after. You’ll
learn about the baths, structure of the military, sports, hygiene methods and
the public works. The latter has a specific emphasis on the public
entertainments, which of course means the public battles between the gladiators.
Lots of pen illustrations. 9+ Recommended!
A B Caesar: An ABC Of Fascinating Facts
About The Ancient Romans $2 PB VGC History really
isn't boring! Show children that history happened to people just like them.
Accurate facts are presented with humour and there are things to make and do. 8+
(No stencils)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Caesar-Discover … 1874735484
Great Lives “Julius Caesar”
(Rupert Matthews) $4 HB EC This is a simple and colourfully illustrated
biography which should prove interesting to the reader who encounters this great
man for the first time. In describing his life from childhood to his untimely
death, and by focussing on him as a soldier and as a politician, the author also
provides a good introductory background to Caesar's world. A glossary, an index
and a table of important events are provided. 9+
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(Same format cover)
(Last update March, 2010)