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Ancient Romans Ancient Romans Anita Ganeri,Chris Forsey Introduces the history, culture, and people of ancient Rome and examines its many contributions to Western society. OL103989W
Romans Romans Fiona MacDonald "Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people"--Provided by publisher. OL11904263W
The Roman gladiators The Roman gladiators Louise Park "An introduction to the history and lifestyle of Roman gladiators"--Provided by publisher. OL12252571W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Lucia Raatma Describes the history, government, people, culture, aspects of daily life, and enduring legacy of Ancient Rome. OL15050496W
The Romans The Romans John Malam Looking at objects from the ancient days of Italy we see how the Roman people lived then and some of the history of the times. OL15587087W
Agrippina Agrippina Shirin Yim Bridges Details the life of Agrippina the Younger, explores the customs of her time period, and discusses the empress' fierce reputation and whether it was deserved. OL16699528W
The bloody, rotten Roman Empire The bloody, rotten Roman Empire James A. Corrick "Describes disgusting details about daily life in ancient Rome, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher. OL18649806W
Gladiators Gladiators Kate Riggs "A simple introduction to the Roman warriors known as gladiators, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through sports such as wrestling"--Provide… OL18800381W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Philip Steele A visual guide to ancient Rome that provides facts related to the battles, street life, engineering feats, military strength, and people who shaped the region and its historical impact. This book in… OL19942900W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Susan E. Hamen "In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering. Engaging text provides details on the civ… OL20009257W
The Romans The Romans Moira Butterfield Britain in the Past aims to give younger children an understanding of everyday life in Britain for both rich and poor through fact-filled text, exciting illustrations and photographs of artefacts and… OL20977224W
Rotten Romans Rotten Romans Terry Deary A humorous look at life in Britain during the Roman occupation. OL21180492W
The ancient Roman economy The ancient Roman economy Amelie von Zumbusch The success of the Roman economy is to a large degree beholden to its vast empire. While farming was the backbone of the Roman economy, trade played an important role, too. Learn about Roman mills, s… OL21224608W
How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator Anita Ganeri,Mariano Epelbaum We follow Felix on a journey starting when he was captured in Gaul (France) around AD 180 and taken to Rome to be trained as a Gladiator. We follow the strict training and brutal regime to turn these… OL21288064W
Inside ancient Rome Inside ancient Rome David Stewart Looks at the life and culture of those living in the ancient city of Rome. OL2645643W
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator! (You Wouldn't Want To¿) You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator! (You Wouldn't Want To¿) John Malam,David Salariya A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. OL456991W
I wonder why Romans wore togas and other questions about Ancient Rome I wonder why Romans wore togas and other questions about Ancient Rome Pat Jacobs,Fiona MacDonald,Pat Jacobs Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome. OL487512W
Early Germans Early Germans Kathryn Hinds "A history of the early German peoples, who lived, traded, and fought with the ancient Romans--covering the period from 230 BCE to 180 CE"--Provided by publisher. OL548398W
Everyday life in the Roman Empire Everyday life in the Roman Empire Kathryn Hinds "Provides a social history of life in the Roman Empire at its most powerful, from 27 B.C.E. to 200 C.E., and includes descriptions of the ruling classes, the peasantry, and the urban dwellers"--Provi… OL548402W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Jonathan Stroud Looks at what life was like in ancient Rome, in a travel guide format. OL8476171W
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