British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome
Chae Strathie, Marisa Morea
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
Average rating
Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on Ancient Rome. This has witty, carefully researched text, packed with historical facts, by award-winning author Chae Strathie, brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history.
Reviews
The facts were interesting and sometimes crazy! I never knew that women were sometimes gladiators! The facts were funny and the facts were really cool I have read pretty much all of the books in this series!
Mademoiselle Pansy Arlington 10.08.2024
It interests me because I want to know more about Romans. I liked the facts in family life, some facts were very funny. I recommend it to my Year 3 class and friends.
Captain Blossom Jellybaby 10.08.2024
I liked it because it told me lots about Ancient Rome, I didn’t like the tiny words.
Superintendent Race-car Bonsai 20.09.2023
I like this book because the women in Ancient Rome had to wear big wigs, and the men had smelly hair but it looked good. The emperor wore golden mousse in his hair but when it rained all of the gold dripped down his face. This book is interesting and makes me laugh. I gave this book 3 stars because I prefer fiction, but if you prefer non-fiction you would like this book.
Marshal Daffodil Pennyfarthing 02.08.2022
I like learning about women in the Stone Age who had to have big wigs. I like learning about the men in the Stone Age who had smelly hair even though it looked good. The emperor had to put gold mousse in his hair but when it rained the gold went all over his face. This book makes me laugh and it is interesting. I prefer fiction so I have given this 3 stars, but if you like non-fiction this is a good book for you.
Ambassador Kipper Custard 02.08.2022
It is very interesting and funny and factual. It interested me because I wanted to learn a lot about the ancient Romans and the funny things they did. I would recommend this book to people who want to learn about history.
General Zeus Hammersmith 23.08.2021
It is very funny and shows the difference between kids in Ancient Rome and children now
General Petunia Luther 05.08.2020
