Describes Roman daily life, families, food, clothing, health, education, work, entertainment, government, trade, customs, and beliefs
Uses a selection of key works of art from the Middle Ages as a starting point to explain the European world that created them. Covers trade, warfare, the origins and growth of the Islamic world, art, religion, daily life, and more
Introduces the history and culture of the ancient Romans, describes the changes and developments that occured in Roman times and Roman influences on the modern world, and suggests related Web sites.
Examines the history, geography, culture, and politics of the Roman Empire; compares the culture to modern times; and offers ideas for relevant craft projects. Original.
Designed for Key Stage Two, a basic outline of Roman times with activities for children to do, including creating a mosaic or designing a Roman standard. Part of the LITTLE HISTORIES series, illustrated in colour.
The Romans were pioneers of trade, engineering and government, and founded an empire stretching from northern Europe to North Africa. They created art and literature of great beauty and sports of horrible cruelty. This book looks at the Roman way of life and explores the history of the period in maps, diagrams and pictures. It is both a fascinating chronicle and a valuable work of reference.
Introduces the different religions, festivals, arts and music, languages, and literature that are part of the Filipino culture.
Discover what it's like to live in the Countries of South-East Asia. Read about the history, geography, languages, customs and traditions of Laos, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand, and find out about their landmarks and unique plants and animals. The books include maps, flags, a visual timeline, recipes and craft activities. Age 7+.
The breadth of issues covered makes this a rich presentation of our country's dramatic beginnings-perfect for sparking interesting classroom discussions.