Includes three black and white illustrations as well. Excellent as an introduction to the biographies of Plutarch. Gould: Collection of stories of ancient Romans adapted from Plutarch’s Lives, and the characters of the historical figures chosen. The Children’s Plutarch: Tales of the Romans by F.

Foster takes readers all over the world to learn what was happening at this same time in China, Persia, India as well. She delights her audience in learning stories of Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Marc Antony, as well as historian Livy and how Virgil came to write the Aeneid.

Ages 5 – 9 yrs.Īugustus Caesar’s World by Genevieve Foster: Foster has an incredible way of weaving a story through historical events in her living books. Vesuvius as well as the recent discovery of the buried city and what is there today. Pompeii…Buried Alive by Edith Kunhardt: The story of the explosion of Mt. Here is our Living Books List for History of Rome ROMAN HISTORY (27 BC TO AD 467)Ĭity: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay: A story of how the Romans planned a city in the middle of the country! Architectural details on how buildings were constructed. Let’s cultivate that and encourage their interest in learning! Certainly, we have times when we are studying these parts of the world or times in history together, but there are always other times when their experiences will bring them to other topics. My children often love to read, study, and teach themselves! And what a rich childhood to be able to take an interest in a topic, and be able to learn more about it. What a joy it is to compile living book lists for children and adults alike! Homeschool has allowed us to dig into topics that my kids have had an interest in or has let me intentionally put out books about certain time periods or parts/countries around the world! Here is our list of Living Books for Roman History - we own many of these, but they are also available at your local library and many are still being published by independent publishers.

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Beyond the Desert Gate by Mary Ray