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HISTORY NON-FICTION - ANCIENT ROME
Visiting The Past “Pompeii & Herculaneum” (John & Elizabeth Seely) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Takes students on a tour of key places that define human history. Readers examine each site as it appears today as well as how it would have appeared at its peak. Photographs, site maps, reconstruction artwork, and comprehensive text combine to breathe life into a place, a people, and an era. 10+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pompeii-Herculaneum-Visiting-Past-Seely/dp/1575728591
Frozen In Time “Lost City Of Pompeii” (Dorothy Hinshaw Patent) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Describes the destruction of Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and how its rediscovery nearly 1700 years later provided information about life in the Roman Empire. The books are well illustrated and include clear, color photographs of the sites and artifacts, reproductions, and maps. The glossaries are right on the mark, and excellent background information is highlighted in sidebars and time lines. 10+ http://catalog.ebay.com/Lost-City-of-Pompeii_ISBN-10_0761407855_ISBN-13_9780761407850_W0QQ_fclsZ1QQ_pidZ392982QQ_tabZ1
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, color 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/qwork/5805482/used/The%20Romans
The Roman Army (David Kennett) $6 HB BRAND NEW This quality offering provides an in depth profile of the Roman army - from its membership structure to its equipment, modes of transport, camp lay out and much much more. David Kennett's detailed illustrations are outstanding, with a comic-book style layout which provides multiple cells on most pages allowing for close-ups and more detailed explorations of points of interest. Two double paged spreads, one a map showing the breadth of the Roman Empire, the second a detailed battle scene, contain no explanatory text, allowing for maximum impact. Highly recommended! 9+ http://www.walkeryoungreaders.com/books/catalog.php?key=450
Usborne 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
Rulers And
Their Times “Augustus And Imperial Rome”
(Miriam Greenblatt) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) A biography of one of the world's great
leaders, presented in an attractive format. The first section recounts his life,
providing historical background and descriptions of his accomplishments. The
second section explores the day-to-day lives of the people of the time. The
food, clothing, occupations, home, religion, and family life are presented in
lively texts that are full of intriguing detail. The beauty rituals of the women
in ancient Rome are particularly interesting. The third section offers original
accounts in the form of diaries, letters, stories, or poems written by his
contemporaries. The layout is clean, with plenty of full-color photographs of
artifacts, artwork, and maps. 11+
http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/Augustus-and-Imperial-Rome/2371240/product.html
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 aquaducts? Which Roman Emperor made his
horse a senator? 9+
http://www.258sd.cn/goods.php?id=32050
Usborne World History “The Romans”
(Anthony Marks) $5 PB EC The Romans were pioneers of trade, engineering and
government, and founded an empire stretching from northern europe to north
africa. They created art and literature of great beauty and sports of horrible
cruelty. This book looks at the roman way of life and explores the history of
the period in maps, diagrams and pictures. It is both a fascinating chronicle
and a valuable work of reference. 10+
http://www.amazon.com/Romans-Internet-Linked-Illustrated-History/dp/0794504299
(Cover different)
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+
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mary-Queen-Scots-Great-Lives/dp/0750213337/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1202703230&sr=1-4
(Same format cover)
The Buildings Of Ancient Rome
(H & R Leacroft) $3 (Ex lib) Lots of colourful pictures, maps, diagrams and easy
text. 10+
The Buildings Of Byzantium
(H
& R Leacroft) $2 HB VGC (Ex lib) Lots of colourful pictures, maps, diagrams and
easy text. 9+
Art In History Series “Ancient Roman Art”
(Susie Hodge) $3 HB EC (Ex lib) Painting, mosaic, pottery, architecture, and
sculpture are all introduced, with some of the most prominent examples chosen to
illustrate and expand upon the narrative. Lengthy captions for the photographs
and illustrations provide additional information. Fact boxes are interspersed to
clarify points of history and/or art. Words in bold face are defined in a brief
glossary and clear easy-to-read text and student activities are a feature. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Roman-Hodge-Susie-History/dp/1575725525
Treasure Trove Of An Ancient Roman
Child
(Fiona MacDonald) $6
HB EC Includes a book filled with fascinating and accurate information on
everything from the leaders of Rome to the children's games to Roman gladiators.
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.biggerbooks.com/bk_detail.aspx?isbn=9780765109620
(This is the Egyptian version of the kit)
Face To Face “Romans And Celts”
(Fiona MacDonald) $3 HB GC Lovely book for the younger historian with lots of
photos of artifacts and colourful, imaginative paintings and clear easy-to-read
text. Includes a glossary and index. 8+
Drawing History Series “Ancient Rome”
(Elaine Raphael & Don Bolognese) $5 PB
EC
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/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780590250900&itm=5
Inside Rome
(Paolo Fontana) $2 HB GC (Binding a little sloppy, but sound) A wonderful
look at Rome today with all the history and culture evident in full page
photographs and interesting commentary. A great study of this historic city. Any
age.
See Inside Series “A Roman Town”
(R.J. Unstead) $3 PB EC Wonderful paintings and
diagrams of the Roman towns including homes, buildings, shops and taverns,
ampitheatres, roads and so on. 10+
History In Pictures Series “The Roman World – 200B.C –
A.D. 300” (Plantagenet Somerset Fry) $2 HB
VGC (Ex lib) Lovely double page pictures of various aspects of Ancient Roman
civilization with a double page of information and smaller pictures in between.
Colosseum, Pompeii, road building and Julius Caesar are among the topics
covered. 9+