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.

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 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.

The Plays of Shakespeare

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description

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.

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!

The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Rome

Author: Paul Erdkamp
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521896290
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 647

Book Description
Rome was the largest city in the ancient world. As the capital of the Roman Empire, it was clearly an exceptional city in terms of size, diversity and complexity. While the Colosseum, imperial palaces and Pantheon are among its most famous features, this volume explores Rome primarily as a city in which many thousands of men and women were born, lived and died. The thirty-one chapters by leading historians, classicists and archaeologists discuss issues ranging from the monuments and the games to the food and water supply, from policing and riots to domestic housing, from death and disease to pagan cults and the impact of Christianity. Richly illustrated, the volume introduces groundbreaking new research against the background of current debates and is designed as a readable survey accessible in particular to undergraduates and non-specialists.

Greek Myths for Young Children

Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9781564024404
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Williams retells eight myths using simple language and a unique comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at and voice balloons add modern humor. The perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myths.