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1) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"The Romans were the greatest builders of the ancient world, and among their most impressive achievements were their vast systems of roads and aqueducts. The roads, which featured inns and other amenities at intervals, carried soldiers, messengers, traders, and religious pilgrims far and wide. Meanwhile, the aqueducts brought life-giving water to cities and towns, making Rome's mighty urban civilization possible"--From the publisher's web site.
4) The Romans
Author
Description
Describes in detail the world of the Romans from the founding of the city to the decline of the Empire. It deals with aspects of everyday life in Ancient Rome, as well as providing a clear historical outline of the period.
5) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2008, c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius,...
7) Roman villa
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Describes the Roman country homes called villas, including how and why they were built, and Roman customs and culture at the height of the Roman Empire"--Provided by publisher.
8) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
While telling about life in ancient Rome, a young Roman includes information about families, homes, food, clothing, fun and games, travel, beliefs, and burial practices. Crafts, activities, stories, and historical facts give today's children a close look at youngsters of past cultures. A perfect companion to school history curriculum. Photographs of children in costume help to bring the past alive. Easy activities are great for class projects or at-home...
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