The Romans

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Strange Chemistry
ISBN: 9781406339185
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome's most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He'll take you on a tour of Rome's most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome's best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams's trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader's ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

Ancient Egypt

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076365308X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.

Queen of Darkness

Author: Tony Bradman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147295372X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
The gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon, Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There's a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath. This exciting and engaging take on a powerful woman from history from the master historical storyteller, Tony Bradman, is a great way to cover Boudica who is covered on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum in England. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

Hooray for Inventors!

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763667498
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22

Book Description
Profiles over one hundred of the world's most influential inventors, and describes the origins of such everyday items as the ballpoint pen, eraser, sandwich, and zipper.

Hooray for Women!

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 1536201111
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Discover and cheer the accomplishments of more than seventy amazing women from all over the world and throughout history. They’re activists and explorers, scientists and writers and more. And they’re all women: Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Anne Frank, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman, and Malala Yousafzai, to name just a few. Marcia Williams, through her lively comic-strip style and a clever combination of facts, quotes, and jokes, invites readers to peruse these extraordinary women’s stories, learn about their noteworthy achievements, be inspired to greatness . . . and be thoroughly entertained.

The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0763699780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
“Filled with humor and a bit of attitude . . . will engage even the most reluctant young readers.” — School Library Journal Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He’s about to lead a tour — from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the birth of the Roman Republic and the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome’s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Packed with fascinating information, this graphic storybook is a young reader’s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

The Tudors

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763681229
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
Originally published: London: Walker Books, c2015.

The Elephant's Friend and Other Tales from Ancient India

Author:
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 0763659169
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
Draws eight stories from well-known collections of Indian folktales--Hitopadesha tales, Jataka tales, and Panchantra tales--and presents them with cartoon-like illustrations.

The Romans

Author: Anthony Marks
Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing
ISBN: 9780746003404
Category : History, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Describes the world of the Romans from the founding of the city to the decline of the empire.

Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans

Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407133330
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Ruthless Romans reveals the grim goings-on of the greatest empire ever, from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there... and find out how, if you upset them enough, the ruthless Romans would CRUCIFY you. Eeek!