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Illustrations and easy-to-follow text help describe various facets of everyday life in ancient Rome.

Text and photographs provide insight into the lasting influence of ancient Roman culture on the modern world.

In an effort to save a boy wrongly accused, a group of young friends living in ancient Rome search for the culprit who scrawled graffiti on the temple wall.

Twelve-year-old Galen describes his life as a slave in Rome under the Emperor Augustus. Features hand-printed text, drawings, and marginal notes.

In Rome in the year 79 A.D., a group of children from very different backgrounds work together to discover who beheaded a pet dog -- and why.

Describes how Roman amphitheaters evolved from simple wooden structures to towering stone monuments, such as Rome's Colosseum.

Profiles life in ancient Rome.

Discusses the daily life of ancient Romans including their families, homes, occupations, education, and methods of worship.

Depicts life in ancient Rome by examining everyday objects that were found in Roman villas and describing how they were used.