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Series

• The Roman Mysteries series by Caroline Lawrence (fiction)
• Life in the Roman Empire series (nonfiction)
• Ancient Communities: Roman Life (nonfiction)

Additional fiction and nonfiction:

	Tiger, tiger Banks, Lynne Reid, 1929- Two tiger cub brothers are taken from the jungle to ancient Rome, where one becomes the pampered pet of Caesar's daughter and the other becomes a man-eating "entertainment act" at the Colosseum. Subjects Tigers -- Juvenile fiction. Animals -- Treatment -- Fiction. Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction.
	The last girls of Pompeii Lasky, Kathryn. Twelve-year-old Julia knows that her physical deformity will keep her from a normal life, but counts on the continuing friendship of her life-long slave, Mitka, until they learn that both of their futures in first-century Pompeii are about to change for the worse. Subjects Family -- Rome -- Juvenile fiction. People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction. Slavery -- Juvenile fiction. Pompeii (Extinct city) -- Juvenile fiction. Vesuvius (Italy) -- Eruption, 79 -- Juvenile fiction. Historical fiction.
	The young Carthaginian : a story of the times of Hannibal Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902. Set in ancient times, during the Punic wars, this story follows the adventures of young Malchus, an officer in Hannibal's army. Subjects Hannibal, 247-182 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction. Punic War, 2nd, 218-201 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction. Carthage (Extinct city) -- History -- Fiction. Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. -- Fiction.
	Roman diary : the journal of Iliona of Mytilini, who was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Rome, A.D. 107 Platt, Richard. When Iliona's ship is boarded by pirates, she ends up in Rome as a slave. Separated from her brother, Apollo, Iliona is soon at the whim of her owners, and the chance of regaining freedom seems like a distant dream. Iliona's life as a slave isn't as bad as she feared: her new family provides clothing, food, and even schooling, and best of all, she is free to explore the wonders of Rome. Subjects Girls -- Greece -- Juvenile fiction. Slavery -- Rome -- Juvenile fiction. Diaries -- Juvenile fiction. Rome -- Civilization -- Juvenile fiction. Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. -- Juvenile fiction.
	Atticus of Rome : 30 B.C. Denenberg, Barry. In ancient Rome, Atticus, a young slave purchased by a wealthy and powerful lawyer, finds that he is completely invisible to the people from whom he must gather information in order to help foil a plot against the Emperor. Subjects Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D. -- Juvenile fiction. Slavery -- Fiction. Spies -- Fiction.
	The wadjet eye Rubalcaba, Jill. After his mother dies, Damon, a young medical student living in Alexandria, Egypt, in 45 B.C., makes a perilous journey to Spain to locate his father who is serving in the Roman army led by Julius Caesar. Subjects Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction. Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction. Egypt -- History -- 332-30 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction. Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction.
	Everyday life in the Roman Empire Hinds, Kathryn, 1962- "Provides a social history of life in the Roman Empire at its most powerful, from 27 B.C.E. to 200 C.E., and includes descriptions of the ruling classes, the peasantry, and the urban dwellers"--Provided by publisher. Subjects Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D. -- Juvenile literature. Rome -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature. Rome -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature. Social classes -- Rome -- Juvenile literature.
	The ancient Romans Lassieur, Allison. This book explores ancient Rome through its social structure. It takes a look at its people and details the duties of an emperor, the activities of an architect, and much more. Subjects Rome -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature. Rome -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
	Arts and crafts of ancient Rome Morris, Ting. Examines a wide variety of Roman arts and crafts which includes clear step-by-step instructions for making some on your own. Subjects Handicraft -- Rome -- Juvenile literature. Rome -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature. Handicraft.

Ancient Rome Portal
http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html
A wealth of information about many aspects of ancient Rome, including history, culture, government and art.

The Roman Empire from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/index.html

Roma: History and Civilization of the Eternal City
http://www.mclink.it/n/citrag/roma/eng_home.htm
History, civilization, legends, and monuments are the main categories of information on this site

The Romans
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
Learn about the Roman Empire, battles, and what Romans did for fun!

Journey Back in Time to Ancient Rome!
http://www.china.org.cn/e-gudai/index.htm
Follow this web quest with friends or on your own

Social Studies for Kids: Ancient Rome
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/ancientrome.htm
Trace the development of Rome: their laws, maps, and conquests

Daily Life in Ancient Rome
http://www.unrv.com/culture/daily-life.php
Curious about what Romans named their dogs? Find out here!

Classics Technology Center: The Gladiator
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html
Who were the gladiators, and why did they fight?

Classics Technology Center: The Gladiator
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/arena.html
Who were the gladiators, and why did they fight?

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