Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history.

You'll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten! If you've ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire - and the incredible achievements and legacies behind -this is the book for you!

History will come alive with fun facts, fascinating pictures, interesting maps, helpful pronunciation prompts for tricky words, and useful descriptions for new words. Plus, there's even a bonus chapter at the end! At the end of each chapter, there are fun activities, from quizzes to creative writing and drawing.

Here's just a hint of the weird and wonderful things you'll discover about the Roman Empire:

• Assassination plots - was everyone trying to kill someone?
• How a love affair with an Egyptian Queen sparked the start of an Empire
• Gladiators - the Roman love of blood and gore
• The many incredible Roman buildings that are still being used today!
• How to count like a Roman
• The British tribal queen who took on the Romans
• How the plants in our solar system got their names from the Romans
• The Greek influence on Roman culture
• The good, the bad, and the downright mad emperors who ruled
• An empire divided - why Rome was split in half
• The important wars and the men who fought them
• What Romans did for fun
• The slave who led a rebellion against the might of Rome
• And so much more!