Ancient Roman civilization /
Ike Scurman and John Malam ; Illustrations by Francesca D'Ottavi ... [et al.].
- New York : Rosen, c2010.
- 48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
- Ancient civilizations and their myths and legends. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Aeneas, the father of the Romans -- Origins -- The wolf and the twins -- The city of Rome -- Claudia and the great mother -- Religion -- The sacred fire of Rome -- Emperor and state -- The slave girls save the city -- Food, feasts, and entertainment -- The battle of the champions -- The Roman army -- Freedom from tyrants -- Daily life -- Dido and Aeneas -- Trade and transport -- Castor and Pollux-the heavenly twins -- Art, literature, and science -- The fall of the western empire.