If you’re looking for a short supplement for a study of Ancient Rome, I couldn’t recommend this Historical Tales: Ancient Rome series more! These are perfect for short read-alouds or for beginning chapter books for younger readers. All of them deal specifically with a specific aspect of Roman life and are educational while also being fun to read.
The Blue Stone Plot
Rufus and Silvia figure out a secret plot against their uncle and try to save the day before it's too...
The Secret Warning
Livia, a Roman slave, secretly learns to read and must choose between revealing her secret or saving her town from...
The Shepherd and the Racehorse
A young boy trains a racehorse and delivers it to his brother for an important race in Rome.
The Torchbearer
Marcus and Camilla adopt a baby elephant and teach it to hold a torch, but little do they know how...
I hope you enjoy this Historical Tales: Ancient Rome series! Do you have any other good recommendations of books for children pertaining to Ancient Rome? Share in the comments!