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 City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay. Follow the step-by-step process of building "Roman style." Lots of detailed illustrations (black and white line art) and interesting text. Paper, 112 pages. Independent Reading Level: Ages 8-12. #9222 $9.95  Damaged Copy of City - The bottom right corner of the book has a crease that goes throughout all the pages. #D-9222  |
 A Coloring Book of Rome by Bellerophon. The art of imperial Rome is amongst the most glorious ever. All the Caesars -
Julius to Septimius Severus, are here, with English and Latin text, and Chariot
races, etc. |
 Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book Dover. Detailed illustrations
depict numerous aspects of ancient Roman culture.All the magnificence of ancient Rome, brought to life in 41 finely detailed illustrations depicting the defeat of Germanic invaders (c. 108 BC), the crushing of a slave revolt (71 BC), the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC) and more. Captions describe Roman cultural life, major landmarks, leaders and daily activities. Paper, 48 pages. 8.25"x11". #7675 $3.95 |
 Pompeii...Buried Alive! (Step into Reading Books : Step 3 ) A
moment-by-moment account of the famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that
buried the town of Pompeii and its citizens. Full-color illustrations, large
print. Independent RL: ages 7-9. Paper, 48 pages. Eyewitness to History contains Pliny's first-hand account of the eruption, a good read-aloud supplement. #8669 $3.99 |
 Outcast by
Rosemary Sutcliff -
When a brutal storm wrecks a Roman trading vessel on the coast of Britain, an
infant is the only survivor, saved by members of a British tribe. They name him Beric and bring him up among them, until the time comes when they can ignore his
ancestry no longer. Then Beric is cast out from the only home he's ever known
and forced to find his own place in a treacherous world.Historic Fiction. Young Adult. Paper, 229 pages. (Written in 1955). #6739 $7.95 |
 The Eagle of the Ninth by
Rosemary Sutcliff - In AD 119, the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into the
wilds of England beyond Agricola's Wall and disappeared without a trace. Fifteen years after their disappearance, the son of the unit's commander ventures out to recover its
eagle standard, a symbol of honor for the legion and his family.The Silver
Branch and The Lantern Bearers are sequels. |
 The Silver Branch by
Rosemary
Sutcliff - This sequel to The Eagle of the Ninth takes place in the late
third century. The grandson
of the lost Ninth Legion's unit commander joins the Roman side in the fight
against a tyrannical British emperor. The adventure takes the reader into a maze
of intrigue that takes the main characters to a distant outpost and then into an
underground organization of secret agents in the service of Rome.The next book in the series is The Lantern Bearers. Historical fiction. Young Adult. Paper, 231 pages. (Written in 1957). Setting: Britain 3rd century AD. #6483 $6.95 |
 The Lantern Bearers by
Rosemary Sutcliff - It is A.D.450. Instead of leaving with the last
Roman Auxiliaries, who are setting sail to leave Britain forever, a young
soldier, decides to stay and fight the barbarian invasions. This is the third
book in the series (first is Shining Company, second is Eagle of the Ninth). Historical fiction. Young Adult. Paper, 281 pages. (Written in 1959). Setting: Britain 450 AD. #3025 $6.95 |
The Usborne Time Traveler Book of Rome & Romans. Explore the
Romans' world during the period when it was largest and most extended. Illustrations are
based on stone reliefs, mosaics and carvings, remains of Roman building, and murals.
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 8-11.
#0711 $6.95
 Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today (Book 5, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Using historical events from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles, this book shows the consequences that occur when a society ignores “Uncle Eric's Model.” Will the U.S. repeat the mistakes of Ancient Rome? This book can be used for studying Ancient Rome, Economics,
Government, and US History. |
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Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of
the Iliad by
Greek Myths Stories of Hercules, King Midas (my son's favorite), and
Medusa become understandable to children. Jim offers asides to help those unfamiliar with
the gods of ancient Greece. Emphasis on character over violence.
Diogenes' Lantern by
Francoise Kerisel, illustrated by Frederick Mansot (a Getty Trust Publication) -
In Diogenes' Lantern the eccentric (and quite funny) Greek philosopher Diogenes,
who lived in the 4th century B.C., wanders the ancient city of Corinth wearing
only an old cloak and a barrel. Using a lantern in daytime, he proves the local
philosophers wrong. Diogenes teaches even Alexander the Great an important
lesson about wisdom and life! 
Make this Model Trojan Horse (
The Odyssey: An Epic Telling by Master Talesman, Odds Bodkin. An
incredible retelling of the travels of Odysseus of Ithaca. When our son was 7,
he sat captivated in our living room (along with his mom) as Odds wove this
story of adventure and mythic creatures. Recently, I was privileged to hear Odds
Bodkins perform an hour's worth of his Odyssey performance. I sat with a group
of people in a room with stone flooring and large stained-glass windows. All the
electric lights were off, and the room was illuminated with one large candelabra
next to Odds and votive candles placed in the windows. As he told the tale by
the flickering light, and played his guitar, the audience was totally riveted.
At the conclusion of the story, the audience gave him a well-deserved standing
ovation.
She & He: Adventures in Mythology
(Jim Weiss) - This collection includes the tales of
Psyche and Cupid, Echo and Narcissus, Atalanta and the Golden Apples, and more - with an
emphasis on the value of love and honor. The Greek myths become accessible to even young
children.
