rome

Explores ancient Roman clothes for women, men, children, the rich, and the poor, and discusses foreign influences on clothing.

Provides an overview of the sporting events and other pastimes that people enjoyed in ancient Rome, covering gladiator fights, chariot races, the theater, children's games, and dinner parties.

Explores ancient Roman jobs for the rich and the poor, discussing emperors, soldiers, priests, priestesses, tradesmen, woman's work, craftspeople, farmers, slaves, fighters, and charioteers.

An introduction to the history and lifestyle of Roman gladiators that profiles various warriors and heroes and discusses key events, weaponry, armor, and fighting styles.

Twelve-year-old Julia knows that her physical deformity will keep her from a normal life, but counts on the continuing friendship of her life-long slave, Mitka, until they learn that both of their futures in first-century Pompeii are about to change for the worse.

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

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

Illustrations and simple text explain how the Roman army defended the frontiers of the Roman Empire.

Describes life in ancient Rome and the succession of emperors, from Pompey to Justinian, who ruled this empire.

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.