Barghusen, Joan D.
Summary: A historical exploration of events and daily life in Rome in both ancient and modern times.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Runestone Press 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 945.63 BARDillard, Sheri.
Summary: Introduces readers to Roman gladiators, including their history and famous battles, uniforms and weapons, and training and tactics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Childs World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J932 CHIBiesty, Stephen.
Contents: Rome. Originally published: 2003 -- Egypt. Originally published: 2005 -- Greece. Originally published: 2006.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930 BIELacey, Jane.
Summary: The history of the Romans remains a key topic covered in social studies curricula. Their contribution to architecture and the arts as well as the development of modern government, social systems, and education is still felt today. In this book, readers learn about these accomplishments through historical information and hands-on activities, made accessible to readers of all levels through clear...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 LACChrisp, Peter
Summary: Describes the history and civilization of ancient Rome, from how gladiators fought and what daily life was like for people in Rome to the events at Pompeii.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 937 CHRBenoit, Peter
Contents: Introduction : the birthplace of western civilization -- Born from myth into life everlasting -- How history and social forces shaped Roman institutions -- The shape of destiny -- A world bound by traditional values -- When in Rome, do as the Romans do -- Monuments and memory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 BENMack, Lorrie.
Summary: The history, wars, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire and how it remains with us today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 937 MACJames, Simon
Summary: Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Limited 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 JAMCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 JAMWatkins, Richard Ross.
Summary: Describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.8 WATStokes, Jonathan W.
Summary: If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation to Ancient Rome, this is the only guidebook you would need! It provides information about ancient Rome like culture, economics, fashion, history, law, and politics of the time while offering practical advice on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an angry mob. There is handy advice on finding the best picnicking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 STOCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 937 STOMacdonald, Fiona.
Summary: Examines the status and conditions of women in ancient Roman society, discussing such topics as marriage and family life, clothing, domestic duties, religion, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peter Bedrick Books 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 305.4 MacdoO'Connor, Jim
Summary: Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Random House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEDaynes, Katie
Summary: "Who were the ancient Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in Roman times."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DAYReynoso, Naibe
Summary: Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Con Todo Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J SPANISH 920 REYRusch, Elizabeth
Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLFalligant, Erin
Summary: Learn all about what Guinea Pigs need to be happy and playful pets. ¡Las mascotas! Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qué necesitan los Cobayos para estar felices y ser mascotas juguetonas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cantata Learning 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH FALBrimner, Larry Dane
Summary: The author recounts the real-life events leading up to and surrounding the 1931 Superior Court of California school desegregation case of Roberto Alvarez v. the Board of Trustees of the Lemon Grove School District, Lemon Grove, California.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ALVBlumenthal, Karen.
Summary: A history of the fight for reproductive rights in the United States. Tracing the path to the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women's rights, Blumenthal examines the root causes of the current debate around abortion and repercussions that have affected generations of American women. This book intends to facilitate difficult discussions and awareness of a topic that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2020