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Ancient Civilizations for Children: Ancient Rome : Ancient Rome

Schlessinger Media


23 min DVD on Ancient Roman Civilization. For Gr 3-7
Date Published:2004

Ancient Rome

James, Simon,


Includes index City-state to superpower -- Emperors -- Legionary -- Battle and defense -- Soldiers in society -- Senators, citizens, subjects, and slaves -- Women of Rome -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Builders and engineers -- Bloody arena -- Mortal combat -- Day at the races -- Theater -- Trip to the baths -- Writing it all down -- Craftsworkers and technology -- First catch your dormouse -- Dinner party -- Making music -- World of many gods -- Worship and sacrifice -- Healing the sick -- Death and burial -- Country life -- Transportation, travel, and trade -- Twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- Emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index 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, a gladiator's helmet and shield, the contents of a Roman burial urn, real food cooked from Roman recipes, marbles Roman children played with, and inside the colosseum. Learn how the Romans built roads, why the baths were so popular, how Roman physicians healed the sick, why the army was so efficient, and how wine was made. Discover how sea battles were staged in the colosseum, what Roman children learned at school, how Roman society was organized, and much, much, more
Date Published:2004

Includes index City-state to superpower -- Emperors -- Legionary -- Battle and defense -- Soldiers in society -- Senators, citizens, subjects, and slaves -- Women of Rome -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Builders and engineers -- Bloody arena -- Mortal combat -- Day at the races -- Theater -- Trip to the baths -- Writing it all down -- Craftsworkers and technology -- First catch your dormouse -- Dinner party -- Making music -- World of many gods -- Worship and sacrifice -- Healing the sick -- Death and burial -- Country life -- Transportation, travel, and trade -- Twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- Emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index 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, a gladiator's helmet and shield, the contents of a Roman burial urn, real food cooked from Roman recipes, marbles Roman children played with, and inside the colosseum. Learn how the Romans built roads, why the baths were so popular, how Roman physicians healed the sick, why the army was so efficient, and how wine was made. Discover how sea battles were staged in the colosseum, what Roman children learned at school, how Roman society was organized, and much, much, more

Date Published:2004

Ancient Rome

McKeever, Susan


Susan McKeever. 160 : col. ill. Includes index. "A pocketful of knowledge" about ancient Rome, systematically organized for easy access.
Date Published:1995

Ancient Rome

Chrisp, Peter


by Peter Chrisp. 32 p. : col. ill. ; c1997. Includes index. While telling about her life in ancient Rome, eight-year-old Flavia includes information about the homes, families, clothing, food, gods, sports, goods traded, and things the people build.
Date Published:1997

Picture history of ancient Rome, A

Erdoes, Richard


by Richard Erdoes. 60 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm. Includes index.
Date Published:1965

Bubble Facts Ancient Rome



Date Published:0201

Ancient Rome

Ashworth, Leon


Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome.
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Visitor's Guide to Ancient Rome, A

Sims, Lesley


64p. ill. index. Planning a trip to Ancient Rome? This is the guide to take. Set at the height of the Empire, it's packed with information on everyday life, from religion and fashion, to schools and the army. Not only that, it's full of suggestions for where to stay and what to see. It even offers advice on how to behave at a banquet. All this, plus a detailed map of the city to help you find your way around.
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64p. ill. index. Planning a trip to Ancient Rome? This is the guide to take. Set at the height of the Empire, it's packed with information on everyday life, from religion and fashion, to schools and the army. Not only that, it's full of suggestions for where to stay and what to see. It even offers advice on how to behave at a banquet. All this, plus a detailed map of the city to help you find your way around.

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Warriors: Graystripe's Adventure : Includes "Warriors Return" "Warriors Refuge" and "The Lost Warrior"

Hunter, Erin,


This epic volume includes all three books in the Graystripe's Adventure manga trilogy: The Lost Warrior, Warrior's Refuge, and Warrior's Return. Set after the events of Warriors: The New Prophecy #3: Dawn, this graphic novel adventure follows one of the series' most beloved characters as he embarks on a difficult journey to return to his home among the Clans.
Date Published:2008

Getting to Know Nature's Children: Wild Horses / Caribou

Harbury, Martin


Getting to know Nature's Children Series. Send your child on an adventure with Wild Horses and Caribou in this wonderful book. See how these animals survive, live and teach their young how to survive in the wild.
Date Published:2001

Lebron James : king of the court

Jacobs, L. R.



Date Published:2009

Garfield pigs out

Davis, Jim


"His 42nd book"--Cover.
Date Published:2006

2026 Book of world records

Bouza, Blythe,


"This book was created and produced by Toucan Books Limited"--Title page verso. "Due to this book's publication date, the majority of statistics are current as of February 2025"--Title page verso. Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. "Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies,sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--
Date Published:2025

"This book was created and produced by Toucan Books Limited"--Title page verso. "Due to this book's publication date, the majority of statistics are current as of February 2025"--Title page verso. Includes index. Music makers -- Stage & screen -- On the move -- Super structures -- High tech -- Amazing animals -- Incredible Earth -- State stats -- Sports stars. "Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual ever? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and more. Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy world records in music, movies,sports, technology, video games, science, nature, states, and animals"--

Date Published:2025

Big Nate lives it up

Peirce, Lincoln


"As his school's centennial is coming up, Big Nate is stuck showing the dorky new kid around"--
Date Published:2015

Big Nate on a roll

Peirce, Lincoln


Middle-schooler Nate Wright vies against his rival, the "perfect" Artur, to win the grand prize of a customized skateboard in their scout troop contest.
Date Published:2011

Big Nate From the Top

Peirce, Lincoln


These strips appeared in newspapers from August 28, 2006, through April 1, 2007. Nate Wright is an eleven years old sixth grader who has the distinction of setting the record for school detentions.
Date Published:2010

Amelia Bedelia's first day of school

Parish, Herman


A literal-minded first-grader's first day of school is filled with confusing adventures, much to her delight.
Date Published:2009

Pandas

Schlein, Miriam


by Miriam Schlein ; scientific consultant, Roger Caras. 31 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Reprint. Originally published: New York, Atheneum, 1989. "A Byron Preiss book." Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, reproduction, and life cycle of the panda.
Date Published:1989

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Yim, Natasha


A Chinese retelling of the classic tale where a young girl eats, sits, and sleeps in the home of a family of pandas.
Date Published:2014

The odd sisters : a tale of the three witches /

Valentino, Serena,


Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning. This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular Villains series goes deeper into the lives of the twisted, diabolical Odd Sisters, finally revealing the dark truth about who they are and where they're from. The Odd Sisters will appeal to fans who can't get enough of the mischievous sisters, as well as draw new readers to Serena Valentino's darkly fascinating take on the Disney Villains.
Date Published:2019

Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning. This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular Villains series goes deeper into the lives of the twisted, diabolical Odd Sisters, finally revealing the dark truth about who they are and where they're from. The Odd Sisters will appeal to fans who can't get enough of the mischievous sisters, as well as draw new readers to Serena Valentino's darkly fascinating take on the Disney Villains.

Date Published:2019