Ancient Rome / written by Dr. Simon James.
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field."-- Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 0744056373
- ISBN: 9780241552995
- ISBN: 9780744056365
- ISBN: 9780744056372
- ISBN: 9781685056476
- ISBN: 9781685056476
- Physical Description: 72 pages : color illustrations, map ; 29 cm.
- Edition: Revised edition : American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index and glossary.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Rise of Rome -- Rome's emperors -- Legions -- Army life -- Life of a soldier -- Roman society -- Women in Rome times -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Master builders -- Colosseum -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- Theatre -- Public baths -- Writing it all down -- Crafts and technology -- In the kitchen -- A dinner party -- Making music -- Roman gods -- Priests and worship -- Healing the sick -- Burial rites -- Country life -- Trade and travel -- Twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- Emperors -- Find out more.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1070L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.1 2 17205.
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- Emperors > Rome > Juvenile literature.
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- 44 of 53 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 3 copies available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 53 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Hot Springs Library | J 937.06 JAM (Text) | 30229101317278 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | J 937.06 JAM (Text) | 30229101294162 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/13/2026 |
| Mars Hill Library | J 937.06 JAM (Text) | 30229101317245 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field."--
