Roman Life

Nicola Barber, Paul Harrison

4 books in this series

 

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    A mixture of images from many different primary sources will introduce children to the many aspects of Roman Life and allow readers to draw comparisons on life today.

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    Quote panels from texts of the age will create cross-curricular links with literacy.

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    Key people panels will focus on key figures such as Augustus, Vigil and Homer to introduce children to the people who changed Roman society and how these changes are still visible today.

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  • Clothes

    Clothes

    Contents:
    • The Roman Empire
    • Menswear
    • Womenswear
    • Children
    • Textiles
    • Footwear
    • Jewellery
    • Hairstyles
    • A Roman makeover
    • Work clothes
    • Foreign influences
    • Timeline
    • Glossary
    • Index and resources

    ISBN 978 0 7502 5715 2


    224x277mm - 32 pages


    £12.99 HB


     
  • Homes

    Homes

    Contents:
    • Empire Builders
    • The first Romans
    • Build it higher
    • Homes for the rich
    • Living like kings
    • Creature comforts
    • Decoration and furniture
    • Gardens
    • The Roman household
    • Children
    • Homes abroad
    • Timeline
    • Glossary
    • Index and resources

    ISBN 978 0 7502 5716 9


    224x278mm - 32 pages


    £12.99 HB


     
  • Sport and Pastimes

    Sport and Pastimes

    Contents:
    • Ancient Rome
    • Chariot racing
    • Gladiator fights
    • Wild animal shows
    • Sea battles
    • Athletics and ball games
    • The theatre
    • Music
    • Dinner parties
    • Public baths
    • Children's pastimes
    • Timeline
    • Glossary
    • Index and resources

    ISBN 978 0 7502 5717 6


    222x276mm - 32 pages


    £12.99 HB


     
  • Work

    Work

    Contents:
    • Ancient Rome
    • Consuls, Senators and Tribunes
    • Emperors
    • Legionaries and auxiliaries
    • Priests and priestesses
    • Women's work
    • Merchants and tradesmen
    • Craftworkers
    • Farmers
    • Slaves
    • Gladiators and charioteers
    • Timeline
    • Glossary
    • Index and resoures

    ISBN 978 0 7502 5718 3


    224x276mm - 32 pages


    £12.99 HB


     

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