There are huge choices you need to make when studying history for the homeschooling family, and making your own homeschool history curriculum and below you will find a selection of books which we have enjoyed using while studying Ancient Rome.
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When choosing how to study history there are a number of questions you need to answer.
For example, how much time do you want to spend on teaching history? If you have only given yourself a few hours a week, you need to choose a book which gives you an overview of the culture. Some Spine books you could use could be Story of the World, Story of the Romans, Diana Waring's Ancient Civilizations, Famous Men of Rome or Mystery of History.
Many of these allow you to pursue your studies further by the use of art and crafts/ writings/plays/ Hands-on projects, but you can also use the text as is, to give your family a taste of the time period.
Of course, I wouldn't recommend studying history without using some living, Favourite Read Aloud Books. Read an exciting novel in which your children can immerse themselves into the culture, alongside a character, and your study of history will be very rich. This is the best part!
For older children (years 10-12) you may encourage them to read some historical sources from this time period. Of course, as in all cases, you as parents are the judges of what will be beneficial to their understanding.
However, you may decide to have history as the basis of all your studies. Your writings will spring from your studies in history; In art, you will study the artists of the time period - copy them, or produce crafts around the study; In Geography, you will create salt dough maps of the part of the earth which is being studied - identify landforms, rivers, mountains, capitals and so on. In Science, you will study the scientists who were active in that time period. If this sounds more like what you would like to do, then a Curriculum which helps you accomplish your aims would be Tapestry of Grace - a truly integrated approach. Sonlight is also a comprehensive curriculum.
Another way of studying the culture is to focus on where the civilization is spiritually. As one studies the beliefs of a culture, (Who is their God?), one can follow the actions and consequences of those beliefs lived out by the people at that time. TruthQuest History is a study guide with book recommendations and a commentary to bring out these spiritual truths and consequences.
Studying these Ancient cultures also raises the question of how to study mythology. It is true that we want to teach truth, so how do include mythology in our studies? Firstly, as parents you need to decide if you will include mythology in your studies, and if so, at what age you will teach mythology.
It is very important that if and when we teach mythology, we do so in a Christian context. By this I mean, we teach the truth of Genesis first - as our base - as TRUTH; Then we explain, as we know from the Bible accounts, mankind turned their back on God and created gods in their own image, in the images of things above and the earth beneath, and in the waters below.
When they did this they broke the first and second commandments.
Reading myths with our children in a controlled environment (such as in your homeschooling family), helps them to gain a better understanding of the people of the time. If their gods behaved in certain ways, this set a standard for their own behaviour. As we read the myths together, it allows us to discuss false and true religion. Rather than shake the faith of our children, it can give confidence as they compare and discuss the absurdity of the gods with the true, faithful, loving God they know.
Also, as we read myths we are laying a literary foundation for our children since many great works of literature refer to mythological characters as images and symbols.
So, as we teach the history of a people, teaching mythology in a Christian context, will enrich our studies to understand the culture more and give our children the opportunity to see the foolishness of a false god and contrast truth against the false religions. Using the study guide to the Famous Men of Rome by Cyndy Shearer will help in guiding discussions not only of the myths but also all the famous men of Rome.
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The Ides of April
By Mary Ray / Bethlehem Books
Murder by one slave in a Roman household meant death for the other slaves. When Senator Caius Pomponius is found stabbed, the seventeen-year-old secretary Hylas manages to escape arrest. In a desperate attempt to save his mother and fellow slaves, he is unexpectedly helped by Varro, a secret Christan, through whom he enlists the help of Camillus, a young tribune. Camillus soon finds himself reluctantly picking a dangerous way through the political plots of Nero's Rome to discover the real murderer. Recommended for ages 14 and up, 165 pages. |
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Beyond the Desert Gate
By Mary Ray / Bethlehem Books
Travel back to first-century Palestine and experience the drama of life after Christ's resurrection! In this sequel to The Ides of April, young Philo befriends a mysterious man that his father rescues in the desert. Why was the man left to die by the Romans? And why can't he remember his past? Ages 14 and up. |
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The Bronze Bow, Paperback
By Elizabeth George Speare / Houghton-mifflin
After witnessing his father's crucifixion by Roman soldiers, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father's death by driving the Roman legions form the land of Israel. Consumed by hatred, Daniel joins the brutal raids of an outlaw band living in the hills outside his village. Though his grandmother's death slows his plans by forcing him to move home to care for his sister, he continues his dangerous life by leading a group of boy guerrillas in spying and plotting, impatiently waiting to take revenge.In nearby Capernaum, a rabbi is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, only to turn away, disappointed and confused by Jesus' lack of action in opposing the Romans. Devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, headstrong Daniel is also heedless of the loyalty of his friend Joel; the love of Joel's sister, Malthace; and the needs of his own disturbed sister, Leah, dragging them down his destructive path toward disaster. Elisabeth George Speare won the 1962 Newbery Medal for this magnificent novel of Daniel's tormented journey from a blind, confining hatred to his acceptance and understanding of love. Booklist called it "a dramatic, deeply felt narrative whose characters and message will be long remembered." Recommended for ages 9 and up. The 1962 Newbery Medal winner. |
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Beric the Briton
By Robinson Books
Britain has been invaded by Roman legionaries, and Beric, a boy-chief of a British tribe, takes a prominent part in the insurrection against Rome under Boadicea. For a short time, Beric and his companions continue the fight, but are ultimately defeated and taken prisoners to Rome. The reader will learn of life in Rome, the gladiatorial schools, the great fire and life in Nero's court. 408 pages, hardcover. |
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Beric the Briton, G.A. Henty MP3 Audiobook CDs Unabridged
By Jim Hodges Productions
This series of stories dealing with the wars of England would be altogether incomplete did it not include the period when the Romans were the masters of the country. The valour with which the natives of this island defended themselves acknowledged by the Roman historians, and it was only the superior discipline of the invaders that enabled them finally to triumph over the bravery and the superior physical strength of the Britons. The Roman conquest for the time was undoubtedly of immense advantage to the people - who had previously wasted their energies in perpetual tribal wars - as it introduced among them the civilization of Rome. In the end, however, it proved disastrous to the islanders, who lost all their military virtues. Having been defended from the savages of the north by the soldiers of Rome, the Britons were, when the legions recalled, unable to offer any effectual resistance to the Saxons, who, coming under the guise of friendship, speedily became their masters, imposing a yoke infinitely more burdensome than that of Rome, and erasing almost every sign of the civilization that had been engrafted upon them. How far the British population disappeared under the subsequent invasion and the still more oppressive yoke of the Danes is uncertain; but as the invaders would naturally desire to retain the people to cultivate the land for them, it is probable that the great mass of the Britons were not exterminated. Unabridged. Read by Jim Hodges. 1 MP3 CD. 13 hours. |
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Living Books for Years 1-4
You do not need every book below. It is great to have a few information books which will help give your children an overview of the time period and talk about way of life, buildings, occupations, family life, the army and so on. I like to have one at least in my own collection of books and then I borrow similar books (there will be a varied selection available) from the library to get other perspectives.
However, don't skimp on the read aloud historical fiction. They set the scene and add excitement through real characters living in this time period.
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Eyewitness Workbooks: Ancient Rome
By DK Publishing / DK Children
Perfect for getting ahead at school or just stimulating children's interest, the groundbreaking series of Eyewitness Workbooks is filled with exciting subjects, 8 full-color pages, a turn-and-learn info wheel, and special carrying folders. Never before have there been workbooks with so many opportunities for fun and interactive learning! This book helps kids take their knowledge of Ancient Rome to the next level. Recommended for ages 7 to 13. |
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Usborne Time Traveler
By Usborne
Travel back in time to Medieval and Viking Times, Rome and Egypt in this illustrated look at what daily life was like for the men, women and children in these historic periods. Scenes have notes explaining what people are doing, the culture of the time, and what life would be like for a specific family. Each unit concludes with a quiz. Please be aware some illustrated backside nudity is included in a chapter. 130 indexed pages, hardcover. Answers to the quizzes are included. |
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History Detectives: The Romans
By Philip Ardagh / School Specialty Publishing
Kidnap! is a fast-moving mystery adventure set in Ancient Rome - where it is up to you to unmask the man who has kidnapped the emperor's son. There are clues to spot, suspects to follow and questions that need answers... ...answers that can be found earlier in the pages of The Romans - a fact-filled record of life in those fascinating times - with full-color illustrations reconstructing life in the past, and photographs of the evidence the Romans left behind.
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Pompeii-Buried Alive!
By Edith Kunhardt, Michael Eagle / Random House, Inc
Step into Reading with Pompeii... Buried Alive! Did you know a volcano can erupt without warning? Did you know a whole town can disappear? Read this book to find out what happened to a town named Pompeii when a Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago! This book is a recommended reading level of Grades 2-3 |
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Living Books for Years 5-8
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City: A Story Of Roman Planning and Construction, Paperback
By David Macaulay / Houghton-mifflin
The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguish all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Recommended for ages 9 and up. |
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The Ancient Roman World
By Ronald Mellor & Marni McGee / Oxford University Press
In this innovative and engaging book, Ronald Mellor and Marni McGee weave a rich variety of primary sources--buildings, ruins, coins, and statues, as well as texts--into a lively history of the senators, slaves, soldiers, families, students, city fold, farmers, believers, and emperors who together created the ancient Roman world. For example, the city of Pompeii, frozen in time by volcanic ash and lava, has left us a tragic by priceless record of what Romans ate, how they dressed, and what they thought, felt, and believed. Graffiti found on its city walls attest to the rock-star status of Roman gladiators. A cruel iron collar provides a chilling glimpse into the life of a slave. A wax writing tablet takes the reader back in time to a Roman classroom. This book awakens the past as monuments, writings, and everyday objects tell the story of Rome from its beginnings, through the republic, to the rise and fall of its empire. |
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History News: Roman News
By Andrew Langley / Candlewick Press
Read all about it! Now The Roman News presents life in ancient Rome in a the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. Featuring news stories about key events of the period, fascinating articles on daily life, letters to the editor, and even advertisement, this innovative book presents historical nonfiction in a unique child-friendly format. Full color. Ages 10 & up. |
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The Ides of April
By Mary Ray / Bethlehem Books
Murder by one slave in a Roman household meant death for the other slaves. When Senator Caius Pomponius is found stabbed, the seventeen-year-old secretary Hylas manages to escape arrest. In a desperate attempt to save his mother and fellow slaves, he is unexpectedly helped by Varro, a secret Christan, through whom he enlists the help of Camillus, a young tribune. Camillus soon finds himself reluctantly picking a dangerous way through the political plots of Nero's Rome to discover the real murderer. Recommended for ages 14 and up, 165 pages. |
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Beyond the Desert Gate
By Mary Ray / Bethlehem Books
Travel back to first-century Palestine and experience the drama of life after Christ's resurrection! In this sequel to The Ides of April, young Philo befriends a mysterious man that his father rescues in the desert. Why was the man left to die by the Romans? And why can't he remember his past? Ages 14 and up. |
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Galen and the Gateway to Medicine
By Jeanne Bendick / Bethlehem Books
Gladiator medic, bold traveler, and personal physician to emperors, Galen lived an adventurous life in 2nd-century Rome---and became the greatest doctor in history! Weaving compelling biography with a fascinating account of ancient medicine and culture, Bendick introduces your kids to the surgeon and scientist who would become the standard medical authority for 1,300 years. Ages 10 and up. 131 pages, softcover from Bethlehem Books. |
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Augustus Caesar's World
By Genevieve Foster / Beautiful Feet Books
First printed in 1947, this slice of history will delight readers young and old! Foster tells the story of the ancient world from Augustus Caesar to the birth of Christ. Characters and events come alive as readers learn about Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquity. Timelines, charts, maps, and illustrations enhance the text. Opens up the ancient world in a whole new way! Ages 8 and up. 330 pages, softcover from Beautiful Feet. |
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Literature Pockets: Greek and Roman Myths, Grades 4-6
By Homeschool / Evan-moor Educational Publishe
Every pocket in Greek & Roman Myths Grades 4-6 begins with a two-page reproducible retelling of a tale.
About the book:
- There is a teacher resource page that offers suggestions for sharing the tale.
- Comprehension, art, and writing activities follow, helping the story come to life for students.
- Two pages of evaluation forms help both teacher and student assess what was learned.
The eight myths included in this book are:
- Phaëton and the Sun Chariot
- Pandora's Jar
- Perseus and the Gorgons
- Arachne and the Weaving Contest
- The Race for Atalanta
- Persephone and the Seasons
- Bellerophon and Pegasus
- Echo and Narcissus
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Living Books for Years 9-12
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Heroes of the City Of Man: A Christian Guide to Select Ancient Literature
By Peter J. Leithart / Canon Press
The Iliad, Theogony, The Odyssey, The Aeneid . . . help your students read and grapple with these foundation stones of classic literature. Leithart, a Cambridge-educated Presbyterian minister, presents a scholarly Christian commentary on each of them, providing theological insight into literary conflicts between the heroes of the city of man and the city of God. Includes study questions. 389 pages, softcover from Canon. |
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Julius Caesar (Shakespeare) I haven't used Progeny Press Literature Study Guides but I have heard excellent reviews of the literature guides from other homeschooling families.
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Julius Caesar Progeny Press Study Guide
By Progeny Press
Julius Caesar has been made emperor of Rome for life; many want to make him king. But some in the Roman Senate envy Caesar his success, and others fear what he may do with his power, and so they arrange his death. The conspirators discover that assassination is a messy tool for achieving power, however, and ruling Rome is more complicated than removing Caesar.
Progeny Press Study Guides provide teachers, parents, and students with literary analysis based upon the foundation of the Bible. Examining well-written literature in relation to biblical standards, students will develop and refine how they deal with man's philosophies while learning about the craft of writing. Progeny Press Study Guides deal with literature as works of art and philosophy as they explain and use literary terms; deal with plot construction; dig into character studies; and bring attention to themes and ideas the author has crafted.
Easy-to-use lessons include vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and critical thinking exercises, questions on related Biblical principles, activities, and a complete answer key. Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 84 reproducible pages, paperback. Grades 9-12. |
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Julius Caesar
By William Shakespeare, Douglas Trevor, William Montgomery / Penguin Classics
In this striking tragedy of political conflict, Shakespeare turns to the ancient Roman world and to the famous assassination of Julius Caesar by his republican opponents. The play is one of tumultuous rivalry, of prophetic warnings--"Beware the ides of March"--and of moving public oratory "Friends, Romans, countrymen!" Ironies abound and most of all for Brutus, whose fate it is to learn that his idealistic motives for joining the conspiracy against a would-be dictator are not enough to sustain the movement once Caesar is dead. |
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The Aeneid
By Robert Fitzgerald / Random House, Inc
Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism-the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling and the force of fate-that has influenced writers for over 2,000 years. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express, The Aeneid is a book for all time and all people. Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. |
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The Robe
By Lloyd C. Douglas / Houghton-mifflin
A Roman soldier, Marcellus, wins Chirst's robe as a gambling prize. He then sets forth on a quest to find the truth about the Nazarene's robe--a quest that reaches to the very roots and hearts of Christianity and is set against the vividly limned background of ancient Rome. Here is a timeless story of adventure, faith, and romance, a tale of spiritual longing and ultimate redemption. |
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Cultural Atlas for Young People: Ancient Rome
By Mike Corbishley / Facts On File
Ancient Rome, Revised Edition presents the world of the Romans. Two thousand years ago, they were the strongest, most advanced civilization on the globe. Their arts and architecture, legal system, science and technology, and military might were unparalleled. The History of an Empire, the first part of this volume in the Cultural Atlas for Young People set, tells the story of the Romans as they grew from a limited republic into the most important and powerful empire in the ancient world. Maps illustrate specific themes or topics, and charts give important dates and events aiding students in the understanding of Roman history. Topics covered include the mysterious Etruscans, the rise of Julius Caesar, Roman men and women, the Roman baths, imperial Rome, and the Roman ship. The second part, The Geography of an Empire, looks at the effect the Romans had on the lands they conquered. Detailed maps show the extent of the empire, from Africa to Britain to Asia. Topics discussed in this part include the Roman town, buildings and technology, the Roman villa, Greece, and the exotic East. Ancient Rome, Revised Edition offers a lively account of the Roman civilization through text, maps, charts, and illustrations. Clear presentation and a wealth of information about the geography, society, politics, religion, and arts of this important period of history guide readers through the Roman civilization's important past. Additional features that expand on and supplement the textual narrative include a glossary, further reading section, gazetteer, and index. Reading Level: Grades 3-6.
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Some families prefer the Penguin Historical Atlas Series.
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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome
By Chris Scarre / Penguin Putnam Inc.
More than 15 centuries after its fall, the Roman Empire remains one of the most formative influences on the history of Europe. Its physical remains dot the landscape from Scotland to Syria. Its cities are still the great metropolises of the continent. Its law and its institutions have shaped modern practice, and its ideal of a united Europe has haunted politicians ever since. This atlas traces the rise and fall of the first great multinational state in Europe. It looks at its provinces and cities, its trade and economy, its armies and frontier defences; follow its foreign wars and internecine struggles; and charts its transformation into a Christian theocracy and its fall in 476. Over 60 full colour maps. Innovative, informative, up-to-date and visually exciting. Special features and timelines. Over 80 illustrations in colour and black and white. Indispensable one-volume handbook. |
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Invitation to the Classics
By Edited by Louise Cowan & Os Guinness / Bakerbooks
The classics have always occupied a place in the hall of education, yet some Christians tend to lean either towards a Puritanical dismissal of art as "irreligious", or they twist the arts into altered, pro-Christian mediocrity. Invitation to the Classics expounds upon what it means to have a Christian view of literature, including its benefits, aesthetics and place in culture. Classics from a variety of authors including Homer, Sophocles, Plato, Dante, Shakespeare, Pascal, Swift, Emerson, Dickens, Tolstoy, Lewis and others are all viewed with an in depth literary and biographical assessment. Each author is introduced with literary analysis of their most famous works, impact upon time, posterity and "Issues to Explore" discussion questions. 384 pages, indexed, softcover. |
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Streams of Civilization, Volume 1
By Mary Stanton / Christian Liberty Press
Most history textbooks are written from a secular viewpoint, but this introductory text is different! Providing a comprehensive look at Western, African, and Asian civilizations from creation to 1620, it affirms the biblical view of creation (though it discusses evolution) and gives your kids insight into other cultures and religions from a Christian perspective. Includes vocabulary questions, exercises, maps, and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for grades 9 and up. 410 pages, hardcover from Christian Liberty Press. |
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Ancient Times, Volume 1, Revised
By Susan Wise Bauer / Peace Hill Press
Written in the straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history. This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary (grades 1-4) grade children. This series is also appropriate for grades 5-8 to do on their own. Volume I, Ancient Times includes the First Nomads, Egypt, the Jewish People, Abraham and Joseph, Hammurabi and the Babylonians, the Assyrians, Ancient China, Ancient Africa, Exodus, the Phoenicians, the Greeks and Rome. 338 pages, indexed with pronunciation key, chronology & geography. Softcover. |
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The Ancient Times Activity Book, Softcover, Revised
By Susan Wise Bauer / Peace Hill Press
Don't just read through the Story of the World series, but experience it! Accompanying The Ancient Times, each chapter features encyclopedia cross-references, review questions with answers, narration exercises, and crafts to illustrate various concepts and bring the past to life. Mini and full-page maps with rivers, seas are included, as well as reproducible pages, crossword puzzles, games, cut-outs, coloring pages, lists of literature readings and color-in review cards. 127 pages, softcover. |
This year, we have loved listening to The Story of the World CDs.
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Ancient Civilizations and the Bible, Revised, 2 Volumes
By Diana Waring / Diana Waring Presents
How does the Bible mesh with history? Now updated, Waring's best-selling text and teacher's guide take students on a 9-month journey through ancient and biblical history, from creation to the time of Jesus.
Lessons include articles; activities; Scripture; suggested book lists; research topics; vocabulary; timeline; outline maps; creative writing assignments; and information on art, architecture, music, science, and drama. Appropriate for all learning styles. One softcover and one hardcover. |
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Ancient Civilizations & the Bible: Full Family Curriculum Pack
By Diane Waring / Answers In Genesis
Explore events, civilizations, and personalities from creation to the time of Christ in this redesign of Diana Waring's exciting one-year curriculum! Featuring dynamic new illustrations, the kit includes teacher's guide, student manual, and test pack (grades 6 and up); elementary activity book (grades K to 4); and 10 CDs---True Tales, Digging Deeper, and What in the World? |
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Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome, Teacher's Manual
By Greenleaf Press
Just as the Bible uses the stories of the Patriarchs, Judges, Prophets, and Kings to teach us, so we hope that the Famous Men series (and the accompanying Greenleaf Guides) will be useful in teaching your children about the traits God desires and the consequences - both temporal and eternal - of the choices which they make. The stories can be read aloud to younger students, or read independently by older students, either as the focus of their study or as a supplement. Instructors will find them useful with students from second grade through junior high. |
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Adam to Abraham: An Internet-Linked Unit Study
By Robin Sampson / Heart Of Wisdom
Ancient biblical history meets 21st-century technology in this multilevel unit study! Using the Charlotte Mason approach, Sampson helps students of all ages explore the wondrous story of creation, the fall, and God's redemptive work in the lives of his people. Fourteen 4-step lessons include overviews, objectives, timelines, activities, and extensive annotated resource lists. 117 reproducible pages, spiralbound softcover from Heart of Wisdom. |
Lapbooks and Notebooking
Are you interested in notebooking and making lapbooks? The Homeschool E-Store carries a variety of interesting lapbooks and guides to study Ancient Rome and bring it alive with all sorts of products.
Ancient Rome Lapbook by Knowledge Box Central and
Ancient History Scribe - Ancient Greece and Rome. - Can be used for both Greece and Rome!
History Scribe helps your children to LOVE History Studies. Children learn as they draw and write history...your children bring history alive with their own creative hands!
Learn about the early Minoan and Mycenaen cultures up to the decline of the Roman Empire. Includes over 34 pages to illustrate and narrate. All History Scribe Books include a couple blank pages for any special topics you'd like to cover and maps of the region covered. This resource can be used with any curriculum- an easy, neat and comprehensive way to document what you have been reading and learning about.
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Story of the World Curriculum
Story of the World related products
Tapestry of Grace : Year One
Four units include:
- The Books of Moses
- All Governments are Established by God
- Preparing the World for Its Savior
- In the Fullness of Time
The first Year-Plan in the Tapestry four-year rotational study of the history and literature of the world covers the history of the world from the Creation to the Fall of Rome in 450 AD. Children pay special attention to the origin and nature of human civilizations, especially the great civilizations that form the foundations of our modern world.
Read more about Tapestry of Grace - description, curriculum reviews, add your own review if you have used or still are using this history curriculum.
We are really enjoying our studies using Tapestry of Grace and we will still be using Year One in 2010.
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TruthQuest History: Ancient Rome
By Michelle Miller / Truth Quest History
This thorough compendium of living books and picture books is arranged by subject and date, with grade levels clearly notated. Commentaries summarize and tie topics together as you go from book list to book list, analyzing what is called "life's two most critical questions: Who is God? And who then, is mankind?" Written directly to students in a very informal tone, they'll move through ancient Rome in chronological order; you have all the freedom in the world to pick and choose what books to use and how to integrate activities (reports, newspapers, building demonstrations...). It follows key Charlotte Mason and Classical resources, and assists unit-study and unschooling families exploring an era. May be adapted for all ages. 80 pages, softcover, spiral-bound with short writing activities and answers plus resource list. |
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Mystery of History, Volume 1
By Linda Lacour Hobar / Bright Ideas Press
What was happening in China as the Israelites crossed the Red Sea? Who lived in North America at the time that Jeremiah wrote Lamentations? This Bible-centered curriculum interweaves Bible and Old World history to teach your students about God's sovereignty. Features user-friendly format, lively text, week-by-week lessons, quizzes and tests, cumulative review, projects and activities, timeline and mapping assignments, teaching tips, answer key, reproducible student pages, and more. It's classical in approach, chronological in order, and complete in scope! Grades 4 to 8. 471 pages, softcover from Bright Ideas. |
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Ancient History from Primary Sources: A Literary Timeline--Book and CD-ROMs
By Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn / Trivium Pursuit
It's the next best thing to being there! Spanning creation to the fall of Rome, and covering Augustine to Zeno, this textbook/timeline/primary source library outlines the major events and personalities from antiquity---through the words of the ancients themselves. Two CD-ROMs include classical texts in English translation, author biographies, and more. Ages 12 and up. 32MB RAM, Windows 95 or Macintosh. 222 pages, softcover from Trivium Pursuit. |
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The Annals of the World: James Ussher's Classic Survey of the World, Book and CD-ROM
By James Ussher / Master Books
Spanning creation to A.D. 70, Archbishop Ussher's 17th-century masterpiece recorded world history---and made it! Now his influential classic is available in modern English. Completely indexed, precisely dated, and filled with fascinating historical detail from the ancient world, it's a must-have reference for your library or classroom. Includes a CD-ROM of Ussher's chronology. 960 pages, slipcased hardcover from Master Books. |
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Josephus: The Essential Writings
By Paul L. Maier, ed. / Kregel Publications
"The translation is fresh and exciting. The charts, maps, and illustrations make the book even more useful. This is a must for every pastor who wants to read Josephus,"---Prokope. A careful condensation of Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish War, enhanced by photographs, maps, and illustrations. 416 pages, softcover. Kregel. |
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The Aeneid
By Robert Fitzgerald / Random House, Inc
Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism-the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling and the force of fate-that has influenced writers for over 2,000 years. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express, The Aeneid is a book for all time and all people. Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. |
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Lives of the Caesars
By Suetonius / Oxford University Press
Seutonius' graphic account of the death of Julius Caesar is only one of many extraordinary scenes in Lives of the Caesers, a series of twelve biographies of Roman emperors beginning with Julius Caesar and ending with Domitian. As a fund of fascinating, often outrageous anecdotes, Suetonius' work is unrivalled: Caligula's plan to make his horse consul, Nero singing while Rome burns, tales of adultery, perversion, murder - every vice is exposed and recorded. Less celebrated but equally significant are the edifying descriptions of Augustus' splendid redevelopment of the city of Rome, and Titus' decision to put the state before his love for Berenice. Suetonius' accounts of the achievments and eccentricities of emperors, as well as being highly entertaining, give us valuable insights into the excersise of imperial power in ancient Rome. |
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Plutarch's Lives
Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by far his most famous and influential work, Plutarch reveals the character and personality of his subjects and how they led ultimately to tragedy or victory. Richly anecdotal and full of detail, Volume I contains profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures of ancient Greece and Rome.
The present translation, originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition. |
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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2
Plutarch himself says, ""It is not histories I am writing, but lives; and in the most glorious deeds there is not always an indication of virtue of vice, indeed a small thing like a phrase or a jest often makes a greater revelation of a character than battles where thousands die." Plutarch (Life of Alexander/Life of Julius Caesar, Parallel Lives, [tr. E.L. Bowie])
These biographies are contained in Volumes 1 and 2. |
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Ancient Civilizations, History Pockets, Grades 1-3
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Bring history alive as students explore life in the times of the Ancient Civilizations. These interactive History Pockets allow for students to create holder in which to tuck fun reproducibles that state all the facts they've learned. Wonderful for assessment, display or portfolios. Historical background facts, reading booklets, picture dictionary, arts and crafts activities and more are all included. Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China and the Aztec worlds with your own history pocket! 96 reproducible pages, softcover. Grades 1-3. |
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