Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1622751590
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Author: Alex Woolf
Publisher: Badger Publishing
Published: 2014-09-02
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1784649090
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →For nearly four centuries, the Romans ruled Britain. In a land of hill forts, farms and muddy tracks, they built great cities, ruler-straight roads, bath-houses and luxurious villas. Learn all about life in Roman Britain, from their banquets to their gladiator shows, their togas to their temples, and much more. Made for the KS2 History curriculum, these eight titles are packed with amazing historical facts and inspiring images. These handy guides explore the distant past, surviving historical evidence and the impact of our ancestors on our lives today.
Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2017-04-06
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1472929330
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"I've fought every kind of barbarian, but the Britons are by far the worst..." Marcus is excited about travelling to Britannia, the island at the edge of the world. But the Britons are savages who tattoo themselves and take the heads of their enemies in battle. They won't bow down to the rule of Rome. As Marcus travels to meet his father he meets a barbarian chief instead and his destiny is changed forever, along with that of Britannia...
Author: Elle McNicoll
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 2023-10-10
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 0593563026
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A neurodiverse twelve-year-old girl is shown an amazing new technology that gives her another chance to talk to the best friend she lost. But she soon discovers the corporation behind the science hides dark secrets that only she can expose in this heartwarming and heroic sophomore novel from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark. A CILIP Carnegie Medal nominee! "A touching, perceptive take on grief, technology, and self-acceptance.” –Kirkus Reviews It has never been easy for Cora to make friends. Cora is autistic, and sometimes she gets overwhelmed and stims to soothe her nerves. Adrien has ADHD and knows what it is like to navigate a world that isn’t always built for the neurodiverse. The two are fast friends until an accident puts Adrien in a coma. Cora is devastated until Dr. Gold, the CEO of Pomegranate Institute, offers to let Cora talk to Adrien again, as a hologram her company develops. While at first enchanted, Cora soon discovers that the hologram of Adrien doesn’t capture who he was in life. And the deeper Cora dives into the mystery, the more she sees Pomegranate has secrets to hide. Can Cora uncover Pomegranate's dark truth before their technologies rewrite history forever?
Author: Caroline Lawrence
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 2016-10-06
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 151010027X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The second thrilling adventure in a new historical series from million-copy-selling Caroline Lawrence, set in Roman Britain during the reign of the evil Emperor Domitian. Britannia AD 94. On the run from the Emperor Domitian, fifteen-year-old Fronto has joined the Roman army in order to find the security and structure he craves. But when his younger sister Ursula is captured by a terrifying Druid called Snakebeard, he must make an impossible decision. Can he leave the army, when desertion is punishable by death? His desire: To become a good soldier His quest: To rescue his sister His destiny: To find his place in Roman Britain From the bestselling author of THE ROMAN MYSTERIES, perfect for children studying at Key Stage 2. Historical locations featured in this book are a British Iron Age Village, Bath Spa and the fortress at Caerleon.
Author: Nancy Lorraine Thompson
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1588392228
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A complete introduction to the rich cultural legacy of Rome through the study of Roman art ... It includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art in the Roman collection organized in three thematic sections: Power and Authority in Roman Portraiture; Myth, Religion, and the Afterlife; and Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This resource also provides lesson plans and classroom activities."--Publisher website.
Author: Phil Roxbee Cox
Publisher: Usborne Books
Published: 2004-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780794502478
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →'What was the Roman army like?' 'Did Romans have parties?' 'Did they have painkillers?' These are the kind of questions you'll find asked and answered in Who were the Romans?
Author: Steele PHILIP
Publisher:
Published: 2018-03
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781786176196
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Pocket Edition 100 Facts Roman Britain is bursting with mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn all about the rule of the Roman Empire. Kids learn more easily with bitesized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. One of our expertly written ancient Rome books for kids, Pocket Edition 100 Facts Roman Britain covers key topics about Roman history in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colourful photographs that bring the text to life for kids.
Author: Struan Reid
Publisher: Usborne Books
Published: 2013-03-01
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 9781409556336
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The speed with which Pompeii was enveloped by volcanic lava has left us an extraordinary and unique record of daily life in a Roman town. This information sticker book tells the story of that fateful day and its legacy, through photographs of mosaics, paintings and statues that were amazingly preserved and discovered in the ashes.