rome

Flavia and her friends pursue tutor Aristo from Corinth to Athens when he escapes after being accused of committing a brutal attack on Flavia's father.

Provides an overview of the history of ancient Rome and examines the rise and fall of the empire.

Eleven-year-old Marcus Cornelius Primus, having been recruited as a gladiator, learns what it takes to be an elite warrior and sets out to escape from gladiator school in order to right the wrongs that have been done to his family, without knowing he is carrying a secret that could lead to his freedom and the fall of the Empire.

Explains the everyday life of ancient Romans including food, housing, work, and entertainment providing a historical overview. Discusses what it was like to be a gladiator and how to win chariot races. Includes maps, photographs, images of artifacts, and a time-line.

Describes, in graphic novel format, the everyday life of the people living in Rome, Italy, in 202 AD.

Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Rome, including life as a Roman soldier, gladiator fights, and slave labor, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.

An introduction to the life of Roman empress Agrippina, who murdered and married her way to the throne and was then declared a goddess.

Mr. Rummage's stall in a busy antiques market holds a very old pair of sandals, owned by Julius Caesar.

The Roman Empire was one of the world's first superpowers. Romans created many impressive buildings, aqueducts, and more. Some of the greatest thinkers of all time were among the ancient Romans. Yet there was a darker side to this culture. From disgusting foods to crazy emperors, readers will get a thrill learning about this ancient civilization.

Describes what it was like to be a Roman soldier in ancient times, describing their weapons, armor, combat methods, and role in Roman history.