Rome -- Juvenile literature

This series looks at civilizations in the form of a travel guide. It covers accommodation, food, shopping, activities, and more.

This travel guide attempts to cover centuries of history in a few pages. As well as general information on an aspect of society, it contains useful tips for the traveller, providing some quirky details of that historical time.

Why was Jupiter the most important Roman god? Why was Minerva the goddess of arts and crafts? Who was the god of health and medicine? From country sports and war to commerce and travel, every aspect of the religious life of ancient Rome is explored. Originally published: 2002.

Each title in this series explores the key information required by the National Curriculum for the study of the subjects. Information packed, the dip-in dip-out text that is levelled to reading age eight years, is supported by contemporary photographic imagery.

This title follows life for folks in Roman Britain from Nasty Nero and other awful emperors, to brave Boudicca and the poor old peasants. Find out what Romans wore under their kilts, how ancient Britons made their hair spikey, and why rich Romans needed a vomitarium.

This volume traces the history of the Romans, from their origins in the hills around Rome, through the founding of the Republic, the growth of the empire and its eventual decline and fall. All aspects of life are covered. Originally published: 2001.