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Romans (rotten or not!)
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Romans
by Liza Phipps and Avril ThompsonHistory Showtime brings a fresh new approach to history, combining essential learning with the fun of drama and music.History Showtime: Ancient Egyptians looks at who the ancient Egyptians were and describes their everyday life, such as what they ate, what they wore and their beliefs. Alongside this key information are four songs, unique to this series, which bring the facts to life. At the end of the book is a simple playscript for children to act out, which explores the famous opening of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Meg and the Romans
by Jan PienkowskiMeg and Mog meet a new friend - a Roman who is in need of help! But will Meg's spell get him to London? Find out in this colourful new adventure and find out more about what Romans were really like...The Meg and Mog books have been entertaining children for nearly forty-five years; with their vibrant and unique artwork - they are perfect for sharing together, reading alone, and exploring the colours, shapes and characters in the pictures.
Romans on the Rampage
by Jeremy StrongPerilus is a Roman boy who is crazy about chariot racing. He loves to practise in his own homemade chariot (pulled by the family goat) and dreams of riding in the Circus Maximus himself one day. But when Perilus's hero, the brilliant charioteer Scorcha , goes missing on the day of the big race, Perilus finds his wish coming true sooner than he'd imagined!
The Romans
by Jillian PowellCovering different historical eras, this informative series details all the topics one would expect to find in a history series, such as family life, food, religion, entertainment and warfare. However, it focuses on the most gruesome parts of these topics.
The Romans
by John MalamThrough examining primary evidence, such as coins, helmets, remains, sculptures, buildings and mosaics, the reader will be introduced to this historical age. Find out what toys roman children played with, what clothes people wore and what religion romans followed. Do the multiple choice quiz at the end to find out what you have learnt.
Romans
by Moira ButterfieldTruth is a lot stranger than fiction! Weird True Facts includes the most eye-popping animals, vehicles and objects, the weirdest stories, the most astonishing facts and the most unbelievable situations EVER.
Romans
by Jane BinghamLearn all about the mighty Romans with this brilliant photographic book. From the rise of Rome and the growth of the Roman Empire to the great emperors, such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. We look at the powerful Roman army and how the civilization spread across Europe. Find out how we know about the Romans today, from the amazing buildings that are still standing to the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Then take a look at Roman gods and godesses, and the entertainments, food, artists, musicians and medicines of the time.Read about the games that took place in great amphitheatres, such as the grand Colosseum, the gladiator fights and exciting chariot races. Then, learn about home and family life of people in ancient Rome. You can even read about a day in the life of a Roman child, and design and make your own mosaic with our brilliant activity page.Discover amazing facts about the Roman civilization!
Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.
Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.
Roman Merchant Ship, circa 100AD (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis diagram shows a Roman merchant ship with full sails, castle, hull and foremast. The bow of the ship is on the right of the page and the stern on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top centre of the image is the mast with two triangular shaped sails on either side. Down the image is a large full sail and the bottom of the mast. The hull of the ship is at the bottom of the page. On the left side of the hull is the elaborately decorated stern. Slightly towards the right is the castle, which is a cabin-like structure. Down is the large steering oar. Right along the hull of the boat is the bow and up from this, the small foremast with a sail. On the left and right side of the hull is a dashed line which represents the water level, showing how far the boat sits in the water.
Roman road - cross section (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareAn image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.
Roman road - cross section (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareAn image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.
Roman Chariot and horse (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis image shows a side view of a horse harnessed to a chariot, which is being driven by a charioteer. The horse is on the right side of the page, with the chariot and charioteer on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The horse is facing towards the right so only one ear, eye and nostril can be found. Its mouth is open and around its face it wears a bridle. Along the top of the horse's neck is its mane. At the base of the horse's neck, around its shoulders, is part of the harness of the chariot and the shaft which attaches to the chariot. Moving up from the shaft is the horse's body and tail, and moving down from the shaft are the horse's legs. This horse is trotting and is attached to the base of the chariot by the shaft to the left. In the bottom left of the image, one of the chariot's two wheels can be found. Up from this is the charioteer. He is heavily armoured. He holds both of his arms out in front of him towards the right and in his hand nearest the chariot he holds the horse's reins. These lead to the horses bridle. The charioteer's other hand is waving a whip. To the left is the charioteer's head, looking to the right, so only one eye can be found. He wears a metal helmet with decorative feathers along the top.
Roman road - cross section (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareAn image border surrounds this image of a cross section of a Roman road, with a key explaining what the different lines represent, at the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. On the far left and far right side of the page, normal ground soil is shown, and in the centre of the image, four horizontal layers of material which make up the road. On the left and right side of the top layer are drainage ditches, which the water run-off from the road would drain into.
Roman Chariot and horse (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis image shows a side view of a horse harnessed to a chariot, which is being driven by a charioteer. The horse is on the right side of the page, with the chariot and charioteer on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The horse is facing towards the right so only one ear, eye and nostril can be found. Its mouth is open and around its face it wears a bridle. Along the top of the horse's neck is its mane. At the base of the horse's neck, around its shoulders, is part of the harness of the chariot and the shaft which attaches to the chariot. Moving up from the shaft is the horse's body and tail, and moving down from the shaft are the horse's legs. This horse is trotting and is attached to the base of the chariot by the shaft to the left. In the bottom left of the image, one of the chariot's two wheels can be found. Up from this is the charioteer. He is heavily armoured. He holds both of his arms out in front of him towards the right and in his hand nearest the chariot he holds the horse's reins. These lead to the horses bridle. The charioteer's other hand is waving a whip. To the left is the charioteer's head, looking to the right, so only one eye can be found. He wears a metal helmet with decorative feathers along the top.
Roman Chariot and horse (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis image shows a side view of a horse harnessed to a chariot, which is being driven by a charioteer. The horse is on the right side of the page, with the chariot and charioteer on the left. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The horse is facing towards the right so only one ear, eye and nostril can be found. Its mouth is open and around its face it wears a bridle. Along the top of the horse's neck is its mane. At the base of the horse's neck, around its shoulders, is part of the harness of the chariot and the shaft which attaches to the chariot. Moving up from the shaft is the horse's body and tail, and moving down from the shaft are the horse's legs. This horse is trotting and is attached to the base of the chariot by the shaft to the left. In the bottom left of the image, one of the chariot's two wheels can be found. Up from this is the charioteer. He is heavily armoured. He holds both of his arms out in front of him towards the right and in his hand nearest the chariot he holds the horse's reins. These lead to the horses bridle. The charioteer's other hand is waving a whip. To the left is the charioteer's head, looking to the right, so only one eye can be found. He wears a metal helmet with decorative feathers along the top.
Roman Foot Soldier and Officer (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis image shows a Roman foot soldier on the left of the page and an officer on the right. Both of them are standing facing you. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top left corner of the page the foot soldier wears a metal helmet. He has a smiling face. Moving down, he wears some light armour over a tunic. In his hand on the left side of the page he holds a very long spear, with the sharp spearhead at the top. His sword hangs to the left of his body from his waist. His hand on his right is obscured by an oval shield. His tunic reaches his knees and he wears strapped leather sandals on his feet. The officer stands on the right side of the page. In the top right corner is the officer's helmet, with a large feather plume on top. He also has a smiling face. Down the page he wears a metal breastplate and to the left of this his shoulder is draped with a cloak. His arm hangs by his side. His sword also hangs to the left of his body. On his other side his hand is obscured, as he is holding a very large shield. He also has a knee length tunic, but in addition he wears protective shin armour on his legs. Like the foot soldier, he wears leather sandals on his feet.
Roman citizens (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis image shows male and female Roman citizens who wear similar clothing. Both of them are shown standing facing you. The man is on the left of the page and the woman on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top left of the page is the man's head. He has short hair and stands smiling. Both of his arms can be found; his arm on the left side of the page hangs by his side and on the right he holds his other arm up high as if waving. He has a signet ring on this hand. He wears a tunic with a toga wrapping over his shoulders and around his body. He also wears leather sandals on his feet. On the top right of the page is the woman's head. Her hair is tied up in a bun, and she has a smiling face. A beaded necklace decorates her neck. Her arm to the left is held out to the side and her arm to the right is held out at an angle, showing her bangle. Her palla wraps over her shoulders and drapes around her stola, held in place by a brooch. Her stola is long and reaches her ankles. On her feet she wears leather sandals.
Roman Soldier (Tactile)
by Roman SoldierThis page shows a tactile image of a Roman soldier. He is seen from the front with his arms by his side and has a short sword to his left.
Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB uncontracted0
by RnibThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.
Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.
Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.
Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.
Map of the Roman Empire, circa 150AD (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.
Map of the Roman Empire (large print)
by RnibThis map shows the extent of the Roman Empire at this time. It is surrounded by an image border, and the countries have been marked by abbreviated letters. These can be referenced in the key that runs along the bottom of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. In the top right corner of the page there is a north arrow. Within the image border the un-textured areas represent the sea. The Roman Empire dominates countries around the centre of the map and surrounds the Mediterranean Sea. The Roman Empire itself was surrounded by other lands, which include Europe across the top section of the image and North Africa along the bottom section.