Roman Myths

by Eric Braun

Overview

Make the mythology of ancient Rome come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Roman gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There’s Jupiter, the king of the gods and the god of thunder and lightning, and Neptune, the powerful god of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of ancient Rome.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515796190
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Mythology Around the World
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,012,791
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Culture of Ancient Rome 4

Chapter 2 The Roman Gods and Goddesses 12

Chapter 3 The Stories 16

Chapter 4 The End of the Ancient Roman Religion 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Index 32

Interviews

Presents key stories from ancient mythology, clearly demonstrates connection between myths and culture, aligns to curriculum standards for informational text and craft and structure