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Who Were the Romans?
Phil Roxbee Cox - Ages 5-8 yrs - Usborne
Best first Roman guide
Our most dependable first Roman book for primary school - a lively question-and-answer format with bright illustrations and plenty to talk about together.
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This book contains some fascinating information and simple illustrations for children. Each topic covers 2-4 pages in a series of questions answered in a paragraph or two - topics include everyday life, Roman gods, shopping, the Roman Army and more.
A strong KS2 shelf anchor for invasion, Boudicca, roads, bath houses and Hadrian's Wall, with enough depth to reward repeated browsing.
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This well-bound A5 book provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of topics, focusing on the Romans in Britain and the effect they had on this island. It covers the invasion under Julius Caesar and then Claudius, the resistance of Caractacus, the revolt under Boudica, Roman roads, towns, bath houses, fashions and sports, Christianity, and the building of Hadrian's Wall.
Bright, busy pages make the Roman fighting machine feel immediate without losing the history, so this is a natural grab for children fascinated by shields and marching camps.
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This is a well-illustrated book on the Roman fighting machine with a reliable factual base. Chapters include: A soldier and his weapons, organising the army, protection, training and tactics, war at sea, army on the march, siege tactics, war machines, defending the borders, off duty, celebrating victory, and Roman Army facts.
Togas, wreaths, swords and shields keep the Roman topic moving after the reading is done, making this one especially useful for home projects and classroom afternoons.
Cartoon illustrations, short sentences and frequent picture clues make this a very friendly first read for children who want to browse on their own.
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This book provides a good overview of Roman life for children beginning their study of the Romans. Every other page includes a photograph of Roman remains, artefacts or a re-enactment scene. Contents include: People of Rome, at home, on the streets, farming, banquets, at the baths, gods and goddesses, in the army, and games and races.
A busy illustrated walk through streets, villas, temples and daily routines - especially good for children who like labels, diagrams and lots of small facts.
A straightforward school companion for Year 3-4 topic work, packed with short explanations, recap points and the kind of pages children can return to before homework.
Sue and Steve Weatherill - Ages 6-11 yrs - Usborne
Shields, water clocks, togas and forts make this a lively practical companion for children who would rather build the Romans than simply read about them.
Detailed cutaway scenes reward slow looking and suit children who like architecture, crowds, street life and tiny visual details more than big chunks of text.
Short chapters and lively illustrations turn Roman history into a readable first chapter book for children ready to move beyond brief beginner spreads.
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