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The Wandering Vine
by Nina CaplanWINNER OF THE LOUIS ROEDERER INTERNATIONAL WINE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018LONGLISTED FOR THE BIG BOOK PRIZE 2018'Wine is alive, ageing and changing, but it's also a triumph over death. These grapes should rot. Instead they ferment. What better magic potion could there be, to convey us to the past?'Impelled by a dual thirst, for wine and for knowledge, Nina Caplan follows the vine into the past, wandering from Champagne's ancient chalk to the mountains of Campania, via the crumbling Roman ruins that flank the river Rhône and the remote slopes of Priorat in Catalonia. She meets people whose character, stubbornness and sometimes, borderline craziness makes their wine great: an intrepid Englishman planting on rabbit-infested Downs, a glamorous eagle-chasing Spaniard and an Italian lawyer obsessed with reviving Falernian, legendary wine of the Romans. In the course of her travels, she drinks a lot and learns a lot: about dead conquerors and living wines, forgotten zealots and – in vino veritas, as Pliny said – about herself. In this lyrical and charming book, Nina Caplan drinks in order to remember and travels in order to understand the meaning of home. This is narrative travel writing at its best.
The Wandering Vine
by Nina CaplanWINNER OF THE LOUIS ROEDERER INTERNATIONAL WINE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018LONGLISTED FOR THE BIG BOOK PRIZE 2018'Wine is alive, ageing and changing, but it's also a triumph over death. These grapes should rot. Instead they ferment. What better magic potion could there be, to convey us to the past?'Impelled by a dual thirst, for wine and for knowledge, Nina Caplan follows the vine into the past, wandering from Champagne's ancient chalk to the mountains of Campania, via the crumbling Roman ruins that flank the river Rhône and the remote slopes of Priorat in Catalonia. She meets people whose character, stubbornness and sometimes, borderline craziness makes their wine great: an intrepid Englishman planting on rabbit-infested Downs, a glamorous eagle-chasing Spaniard and an Italian lawyer obsessed with reviving Falernian, legendary wine of the Romans. In the course of her travels, she drinks a lot and learns a lot: about dead conquerors and living wines, forgotten zealots and – in vino veritas, as Pliny said – about herself. In this lyrical and charming book, Nina Caplan drinks in order to remember and travels in order to understand the meaning of home. This is narrative travel writing at its best.
Thinking History
by Simon MasonThis text is written for 11-13 year-olds who want to discover Roman history for themselves. Above all, it aims to make history fun.;Each chapter contains an real-life activity, designed to encourge children to look closely at the evidence provided from which they can build up their own picture of the past. They are challenged for example to take on the role of a Roman architect who's brief is to plan a Roman town. What can they tell from the archaeological remains of real Roman towns? What evidence is available from written observations of visitors to Roman towns? How can chidren get to grips with the technology of Roman buildings?
Thinking History
by Simon MasonThis text is written for 11-13 year-olds who want to discover Roman history for themselves. Above all, it aims to make history fun.;Each chapter contains an real-life activity, designed to encourge children to look closely at the evidence provided from which they can build up their own picture of the past. They are challenged for example to take on the role of a Roman architect who's brief is to plan a Roman town. What can they tell from the archaeological remains of real Roman towns? What evidence is available from written observations of visitors to Roman towns? How can chidren get to grips with the technology of Roman buildings?
Ruthless Romans
by Terry Deary and Martin BrownReaders can discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans, including which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels, who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors made murder a sport. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
The Roman World
by Peter Mantin and Richard Pulley and Tony McaleavyThe Roman World is an investigative course designed to develop students' historical knowledge, skills and understanding of ancient Rome. It is divided into units that present different aspects of the Roman world and pose key historical questions. The unit topics include the rise of the Roman republic, family life, gods and goddesses, Roman Britain, and the decline and fall of the empire. Each unit carefully balances explanation and investigation while overview and review sections introduce and consolidate key themes and concepts. The book's content is drawn from a wide range of primary sources, explanatory diagrams and maps. The Roman World is an excellent introduction and is suitable for use in ancient history or Latin courses. An accompanying Teacher's Resource Book includes teaching objectives, practical ideas for each unit, and photocopiable resource sheets with lively classroom activities.
The Roman Treasure
by Diane MarwoodWhen Polly finds an old coin in the mud, she wonders who the man on the front of it could be. And when she gives the coin a rub, all sorts of strange things begin to happen! This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
Roman Town plan (tactile)
by RnibThis is a street plan of a typical roman town. There is a scale in the top right of the image.
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 51Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help.A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 51Bran is a slave, a prisoner of Rome, but dreams of one day returning to his homeland, Britannia, to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome, he is thrown into prison and faces execution the next day. Luckily, his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed - a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins, but he'll need Bran's help.A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 113The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny's household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there's no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 64Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful...A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...387 BC Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even moreunlikely source...A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...387 BC Rome is under attack from the vicious Gauls and the barbarian army is now preparing to besiege the Temple of Juno on Capitol Hill, home of Brutus, a trainee priest. The temple's inhabitants are offered help from the army of Lord Furius, but are not sure if he is to be trusted. However, when rescue eventually comes it is from an even moreunlikely source...A tale based on one of the most famous of all Roman legends, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 113The young boy Pertinax helps his grandmother prepare a feast in Pliny's household. As all the workers are busy in the kitchen, the young boy keeps Pliny company in the garden. He is told a story by the great Pliny himself. The tale is of a terrifying ghost that haunted a garden. But there's no truth in ghost stories ... or is there?A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: GreyIdeal for ages 8+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Roman Tales
by Terry Deary and Helen FlookFrom the bestselling author of Horrible Histories...AD 64Rome is a frightening place. But little does Christian slave girl Mary realise the dangers that await her when she accompanies her master to the city. It is the day of the chariot races and Mary finds herself the only witness to a terrible crime. Soon it is not just the thieves and drunks she has to worry about, but someone far more cruel and powerful...A tale based on a key moment in Roman history, full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit.Book band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Romans on the Rampage
by Jeremy StrongPerilus and his family are in trouble again! His dad has been arrested for stealing money from the Imperial Mint. Can Croakbag the talking raven save the day once more?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Romans
by Antony KammThe Romans: an introduction 2nd edition is a concise, readable, and comprehensive survey of the civilization of ancient Rome. It covers more than 1200 years of political and military history, including many of the famous, and infamous, personalities who featured in them, and describes the religions, society, and daily life of the Romans, and their literature, art, architecture, and technology, illustrated by extracts in new translations from Latin and Greek authors of the times. This new edition contains extensive additional and revised material designed to enhance the value of the book to students especially of classical or Roman civilization, Roman history, or elementary Latin, as well as to general readers and students of other disciplines for whom an understanding of the civilization and literature of Rome is desirable. In particular, the chapter on religions has been expanded, as have the sections on the role of women and on Roman social divisions and cultural traditions. There is more, too, on the diversity and administration of the empire at different periods, on changes in the army, and on significant figures of the middle and later imperial eras. New features include a glossary of Latin terms and timelines.
Romans
by Sir Tony RobinsonIn Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Romans, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining and gory bits about the Romans! It's history, but not as we know it!Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book including:- How to keep the gods happy- Why you should never ignore an omen- How to defeat an army who are riding elephants, and- How to spot a barbarianFor more funny history facts discover Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Egyptians.