Life in Ancient Rome

509 B.C. – A.D. 476

Life in ancient Rome included gladiator games, Roman mythology, and impressive engineering like aqueducts and roads. Social structures, public baths, and cultural activities shaped daily life. You can find books about the political and military history of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire here.

Picture books

The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice

Brief, silly introduction to ancient Rome for young readers

Roman Myths

Collection of Roman myths for young readers

See Inside Ancient Rome

Lift-the-flap picture collection showing ancient Roman life

Chapter books and novels

Life as a Gladiator: An Interactive History Adventure

Choose-your-own-adventure book starring ancient Roman gladiators

Classic Starts: Roman Myths

Collection of Roman myths for elementary readers

The Ides of April

Gripping historical mystery set in ancient Rome in the time of Nero

Non-fiction books

Eyewitness Ancient Rome

Comprehensive reference with great photos

The Ancient Roman World

Thorough overview for middle and upper-grade readers, with primary sources

Forensic Investigations of the Romans

Exploration of the ancient Romans through the lens of forensic science

Time Travel Guides: Roman Britain and Londinium

Life in Roman Britain, as a “time travel guide”

I Wonder Why the Romans Wore Togas

Explanation of Roman life for young readers

Did Romans Really Eat Flamingos?

Engaging question-and-answer book about ancient Roman life

So You Think You’ve Got it Bad? A Kid’s Life in Ancient Rome

Explanation of life as an ancient Roman kid

You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!

Humorous guide to life as a Roman gladiator

City: A Story of Roman Planning & Construction

Beautifully detailed exploration of Roman city planning and construction

The Romans (How They Made Things Work)

Explanations of ancient Roman technology

Activities

Hands-On History! Ancient Rome

Activities inspired by ancient Roman life

Food and Cooking in Ancient Rome

Exploration of ancient Roman food and cooking

Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors

Activities and information about ancient Romans and its neighbors

Tools of Ancient Romans

Introduction to ancient Roman innovations and discoveries, with activities

Find Tom in Time: Ancient Rome

Like Where’s Waldo, but find Tom in ancient Roman scenes

Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book

Coloring book of scenes from Roman life

Ultimate Sticker Book: Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome sticker collection

Make This Roman Villa

Cut-out model of Roman villa

Roman Empire (Make It Work! History)

Overview of ancient Rome with projects

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