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Daily life in ancient Rome / Nardo, Don 2015  Book
Nardo, Don Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2015.
Description 48pOrange spine
Series Daily life in ancient civilizations
Summary/Abstract This informative volume, written for young readers, examines some of the more basic and important aspects of ancient Roman life, including the makeup of the family; the houses inhabited by both rich and poor; major occupations and kinds of workers; education; religious worship; and a fascinating visit to the public baths, a daily ritual for most ancient Romans.
Contents Why were the Romans so successful? How did social status in Rome affect people's lives? What kind of houses did the Romans live in? How did the Romans cook and eat heir food? What was ancient Roman family life like? How were slaves used in ancient Rome? What did the Romans do for fun? How did the Romans worship their gods? How much of Roman life is still with us? A day in the life of a child in ancient Rome TImeline Glossary - Find out more Index
Standard Number 9781406288063 Hb.
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Geeta's day: from dawn to dusk in an Indian village / Das, Prodeepta 2006  Book
Das, Prodeepta Book
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Publication London, Frances Lincoln Children's Book, 2006.
Description 28pPink Spine
Series Child's day
Summary/Abstract Geeta's day begins as most children's do; she washes, brushes her teeth, and has her breakfast. But when she sets off to school, passing the kamar at his forge, the bhandari shaving a customer and the mali weaving garlands of flowers to offer to the temple gods, her world begins to beat to the distinctive rhythm of Indian village life.
Standard Number 0711220247 Pb.
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School for Amos / Bregin, Elana; Lewis, Sharon (ill.) 1997  Book
Bregin, Elana Book
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Publication London, Mammoth, 1997.
Description 58pBlue Spine
Series Mammoth storybook
Summary/Abstract The new South Africa promises an education for everyone, and Amos can't wait! He longs to go to school, but they're all full and none of the children in the village can find one to take them. That's when they decide to build their own, thanks to the help of a special visitor - Nelson Mandela.
Standard Number 074973101X Pb.
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World until yesterday / Diamond, Jared 2012  Book
Diamond, Jared Book
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Publication London, Allen Lane, 2012.
Description xi, 498pBrown spine
Summary/Abstract Draws on Diamond's near five decades in New Guinea as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians and other cultures, exploring how tribal peoples approach essential human problems.
Standard Number 9781846147586 Pb.
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