See how gladiators fought against each other and animals, follow the timeline of the Roman Empire, meet the emperors, and visit the forum to understand the daily lives of people in Rome. Did you know that soldiers walked over 20 miles a day with their heavy armor and ate garlic to stay healthy? Drop by the Colosseum to see gladiators and chariot races, discover how to decipher roman numerals, and uncover what happened at Pompeii.
year: 1990, 1992, 2008, 2000, 2007, 1998, 2004, 2009, 2015, 2014, 1966, 1961, 1958, 2001, 2016
call number/section: 1000, 937, 920
subjects: rome, antiquities, juvenile literature, social life and customs, civilization, handicraft, history, empire, 30 b.c.-284 a.d, technology, rome, history, toy and movable books, specimens, rome-social life and customs, rome-antiquities
Editions
James, Simon
Distributed by Random House (1990)
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.
Schools: 53
James, Simon
Viking (1992)
Describes the everyday life of the people of Rome, masters and slaves, their towns, business and industry, work, trade, baths, food, religion, and other customs.
Schools: 8
James, Simon
DK (2008)
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind.
Schools: 11
James, Simon
Dorling Kindersley (2000)
Illustrations and text explore the history of ancient Rome, providing information about the culture, civilization, and people of the great empire.
Schools: 5
Chrisp, Peter
DK (2007)
A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describes ancient Rome, including the Republic, Roman architecture, customs, religion,the economy, and more.
Schools: 3
Chrisp, Peter
World Book in association with Two-Can (1998)
Examines the lives and culture of the people of the Roman Empire, discussing clothing, society, homes, work, food and drink, the military, and other topics; and includes instructions for a variety of related craft projects.
Schools: 1
James, Simon
DK (2004)
Illustrations and text explore the history of ancient Rome, providing information about the culture, civilization, and people of the great empire.
Schools: 5
Snedden, Robert
Saunders Book (2009)
Covers the inventions and technology of the ancient Roman Empire and how their ideas influenced modern technology.
Schools: 0
James, Simon
DK, in association with The British Museum (2015)
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.
Schools: 3
Mack, Lorrie
DK (2014)
The history, wars, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire and how it remains with us today.
Schools: 3
Steffensen, J
GOLDEN PRESS (1966)
COVERS THE ANCIENT ROMAN WORLD BEGINNING WITH 1000 BC TO 476 AD.
Schools: 0
Taylor, Duncan Burnett, 1912-
Roy Publishers (1961)
Schools: 0
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
The third volume of The Universal History of the World tells the story of Ancient Rome beginning with Aeneas, the Phoenicians, and Romulus and Remus to the deposition of the Emperor Romulus in 476 A.D.
Schools: 0
Burland, Cottie Arthur
Dufour (1958)
Schools: 0
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
Schools: 0
Connolly, Peter
Oxford University Press (2001)
The Romans conquered and ruled a massive empire, stretching from England to Egypt. They have influenced the language, the building and the laws of many modern countries.
Schools: 0
Brandt, Keith
Schools: 0
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
Schools: 0
Chrisp, Peter
Dorling Kindersley (2016)
See how gladiators fought against each other and animals, follow the timeline of the Roman Empire, meet the emperors, and visit the forum to understand the daily lives of people in Rome. Did you know that soldiers walked over 20 miles a day with their heavy armor and ate garlic to stay healthy? Drop by the Colosseum to see gladiators and chariot races, discover how to decipher roman numerals, and uncover what happened at Pompeii.
Schools: 1
Taylor, Duncan Burnett, 1912-
A classic story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, presented clearly and concisely for younger readers; captures the essential spirit of Roman civilization and shows its achievements and its weaknesses.
Schools: 0
Sherwin-White, Nicholas
Schools: 0
Sullivan, Erin
The ancient Romans ruled the Mediterranean world for centuries. They were bold warriors, skillful builders and clever leaders. Their laws, governments, architecture, and languages are still part of our lives today.
Schools: 0
James, Simon
Presents a photographic introduction to ancient Rome, providing information about the empire's emperors, society, family life, homes, culture, occupations, religion, medical practices, and other topics.
Schools: 11
Schools: 0
Schools: 0
Taylor, Duncan Burnett, 1912-
A classic story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, presented clearly and concisely for younger readers; captures the essential spirit of Roman civilization and shows its achievements and its weaknesses.
Schools: 0
James, Simon
Schools: 0
James, Simon
Schools: 1
Nicholson, Sue
Contains a full-color workbook, wall chart, and information wheel on the ancient Roman empire; along with activity answers, quizzes, and progress chart.
Schools: 0
Sherwin-White, Nicholas
Schools: 0
James, Simon
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.
Schools: 1
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
Schools: 1
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
Schools: 0
Steffensen, James L
Golden Press (1966)
Schools: 0
Schools: 1
Schools: 1
Sullivan, Erin
The ancient Romans ruled the Mediterranean world for centuries. They were bold warriors, skillful builders and clever leaders. Their laws, governments, architecture, and languages are still part of our lives today.
Schools: 1