100 Facts Ancient Rome includes key topics about ancient Rome in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features amazing illustrations and photographs that clarify difficult points for children aged 7+ years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Ancient Rome: • Famous rulers, such as Julius Caesar, and their reigns. • The great Roman Empire and its trade around the world. • Society, education, law and daily family life. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: • The Romans invented Valentine's Day, but called it Lupercalia. Boys picked a girl's name from a hat and she was their girlfriend for the year! • Although the Romans liked bathing, they visited the baths only once every nine days. • Some gladiators became so popular that people used to write graffiti about them on the walls of buildings around Rome! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: • Make a Roman toga out of a blanket or sheet. • Quiz question: What is the name for a story told through dance and music without words? • Ask an adult to help you make a pear souffle using the simple recipe in this book.
