Rome

This middle school guide contains resources that will help students learn the history of Rome.

Books from The GIS Library

Ancient Rome : an interactive history adventure by Rachael HanelCall Number: B 937 HANISBN: 978-1-42963416-8
"Describes the life and times of ancient Rome. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a wealthy Roman man, a young Roman woman, and a peasant"--Provided by publisher.
Ancient Rome by Simon JamesCall Number: 937.20 JAMISBN: 0-7894-6573-6
A photo essay about ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
Ancient Rome by Mike CorbishleyCall Number: 937 CORISBN: 0-8160-5147-X
Text, maps, illustrations, charts, tables, and chronologies depict the history, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire.


The ancient Romans by Allison LassieurCall Number: 937 LASISBN: 0-531-12338-3
Presents an overview of the people of ancient Rome, including information on political organization, scholars, philosophers, writers, soldiers, women, priests, architects, the working-class, and slaves. Includes index and glossary.


How would you survive as an ancient Roman? by Anita GaneriCall Number: 937ISBN: 0-531-14349-X
Depicts what daily life might have been like for people living in ancient Rome.
Ancient Roman civilization by Ike Scurman and John MalamCall Number: B 937 SCUISBN: 978-1-40428038-0

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