Roman Soldiers (Greatest Warriors) - Softcover

Hepplewhite, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445137542 ISBN 13: 9781445137544

Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Venture into the fascinating world of ancient Roman soldiers. Chock full of captivating stories of battles and intriguing details about the lives of Roman soldiers, the types of lives they led, and the culture of their worlds. This book is perfect for even reluctant readers.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Hepplewhite is an experienced writer of children's history and has taught the subject for many years. He is currently the Education Officer for Tyne & Wear Archives Service.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8-Film stills and color photos of re-enactors, living-history sites, and ancient artifacts and locations are the centerpieces of these attractive introductions to the lives of warriors. Each topic (e.g., armor, weapons and battle tactics, living arrangements) is covered in a spread. The texts are largely composed of short paragraphs and "Fighting Talk" and "Combat Stats" text boxes that add definitions and more information. This format allows readers to learn about the warriors and their lives, but limits background facts about their native cultures. Unfortunately, there are no maps, which is a major weakness. While these books deliver little new information, their photo-based format and attractive layouts will draw browsers, especially boys, and encourage them to learn more, making them suitable as supplemental purchases.α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1445137542
• ISBN 13: 9781445137544
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32