Ancient Roman Civilization

Con este audio libro, viajarás a la antigua Roma, donde los gladiadores luchaban en el famoso Coliseo, los emperadores eran asesinados para dar paso a nuevos emperadores, se creaban calendarios y la mitología griega se convertía en mitología romana. Diviértete viendo lo que queda de esta increíble sociedad mientras exploras las antiguas ruinas y los mapas de guerra. Pon a prueba tus conocimientos con las actividades al final de cada capítulo y observa cómo la historia cobra vida mientras conoces el fascinante Imperio romano.

The fever that started in Ostia is sweeping through Rome, and Jonathan, Flavia, Nubia, and Lupus are called by the Emperor to investigate. The friends' investigations take them from the Imperial Palace to Tiber Island, but Jonathan is distracted by a secret mission of his own. Suddenly, he finds that everything is terrifyingly out of control.

This exciting adventure recreates the siege of Masada, and reveals important developments in Jonathan's struggle with his guilt over past events. Also, there's terrific insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a court room drama.

A desperate quest begins in the Romano-Egyptian port of Alexandria - site of the great lighthouse, the library, and the tomb of Alexander the Great. Codes, riddles, anagrams, and hieroglyphics lead the search parties down the Nile to pyramids and sphinxes, temples and tombs, crocodiles and hippos. But what lies at the end of the journey? Treasure? Or death?

How did the Roman Empire begin and why did it end? In this educational book, your child will be properly introduced to the Roman Empire. Its contents will not only discuss the beginning and end, but also the most important fact during the height of the said empire. Created with young learners in mind, this book is an easy-to-understand listen. Grab a copy today!

Ka, the time-travelling cat, has vanished again, leaving a clue, a Roman word on Topher’s computer - ‘Ca;;LLevA’. At first, Topher isn’t worried. Surely she’s safe among the cat-loving Romans? But when he follows her to Roman Britain, they’re both soon embroiled in conflict. As oppressed Britons fight the Romans, Topher faces a desperate choice - should he help his British brother or his Roman friend?Another thrilling adventure for older children about Ka and Topher, from bestselling author Julia Jarman.

There was once a time, nearly four thousand years ago, when the tall towers of a city called Troy reached gleaming into the sky; when its proud king fought against an invading army in a desperate siege.

When 12-year-old Rhianna and her younger sister, Eleri, are thrown out of their home by their cruel stepmother, they must find food and shelter. Appealing to King Prasutagus in the name of the goddess Morrigan, they are rejected - but then Queen Boudica takes them into her household. As Rhianna settles into this new life, she learns that there's not only kindness in Boudica - there's a darkness waiting to be unleashed, and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. A great battle is looming....

When people think of ancient Italy, the Romans are usually the first and last people who come to mind, but long before Rome was built by Latin-speaking people, the culture of Italy was dominated by the Etruscans. Although the Etruscans may not comprise the core of most histories of the ancient Mediterranean, they exerted a profound influence on the region from the eighth to fifth centuries BCE that continued to resonate for centuries after as the Romans carried on many of their traditions.

In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst!

Griechische Sagen für Kinder vom Kinderbuchautor Ares Papadopoulos ist das Standardwerk, um Kindern zwischen 6 und 12 Jahren die Klassiker der griechischen Antike näherzubringen. Er hat es geschafft, einen einzigartigen Erzählstil zu entwickeln, der einerseits die komplexen Mythen kindgerecht darstellt und gleichzeitig die Spannung und die Moral voll erhält. Denn jede dieser Geschichten ist für Kinder pädagogisch wertvoll und äußerst lehrreich - und das seit Jahrtausenden.

Rome's complex relationship with animals goes right back to its foundation myth, and even today, the wolf remains a symbol of the Eternal City, forming part of the logo for the capital's football team, A.S. Roma. According to tradition, the city of Rome was founded by Romulus, who, with his brother Remus, was nursed and sheltered by a she-wolf. A detailed analysis of Roman attitudes toward animals reveals a great deal of information about Roman society in general, particularly its sense of morality and ethics.

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The fourth book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates and Egyptian Warriors!

You probably know some of the truths behind the establishment of Rome as a country. This time, let’s take a look at the mythical stories behind the creation of Rome. You will notice that the main characters of such stories are always Romulus and Remus. How did these twins create Rome? And what do you think happened to them? Listen to this book to find out!

Listen to the story of Spartacus in this audiobook of ancient history for kids. Listening about the lives of people from the past will help you understand how they lived, what decisions they made, and what circumstances brought them into the pages of history books. You can also learn about ancient societies just by listening to their stories.

Explore the most enduring empire of the ancient Near East. Few nations were able to not only parry but also defeat the mighty Roman Empire, rivaling it in almost all segments. One of those was the Parthian empire, cultural and traditional successor of the more famous Achaemenid Persian empire that was brought down by the Alexander the Great.

Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid of young Perseus once and for all. So Polydectes hatches a plan to trick the young hero into performing an impossible task - slay the snake-haired Gorgon monster Medusa, whose very look turns men to stone. Yet, as the son of Zeus, king of the gods, Perseus has many powerful allies. Will Perseus' strength and courage - and the favor of the gods - allow him to do the impossible?

For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife, Helen. After a decade of fighting and thousands dead, the Greek forces suddenly fell back. Cautiously the Trojans ventured out of the city walls, where they discovered a giant wooden horse and a messenger. Should they accept this peace offering? Or is the gift horse too good to be true?

Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus - king of the gods - and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus' wife, Hera, who resents her illegitimate stepson and vows to bring him misery. With her magical powers, she tricks Hercules into performing a series of 12 seemingly impossible labors, each one a test of his strength, courage, cunning, and fighting skill. Is Hercules strong enough to foil her scheme?

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek army, only has to guide his men back home across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. Are he and his men destined to die at sea? Or can Odysseus's cunning, strength, and courage bring them safely home?