Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of Julius Caesar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others (Dover Children's Classics) [Paperback]

John H. Haaren (Author), A. B. Poland (Author)

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Publication Date: September 23, 2005 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Dover Children's Classics

A memorable and meaningful introduction to the great leaders of ancient Rome. Biographical sketches are chronologically arranged, from 753 B.C., the estimated founding of Rome, to A.D. 476, the fall of the Western Empire. Readers can compare and contrast the characters of these great men and see how their actions influenced the world.

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John Henry Haaren (1855-1916) was an American educator and historian. John Haaren studied under Prof. N. M. Butler at Columbia University, 1889-91, before becoming a teacher in New York. In 1907 he became Associate Superintendent of Schools in New York, increasing the number and efficiency of kindergartens and starting classes to teach English to foreigners. Haaren was president of the department of pedagogy in the Brooklyn Institute. Haaren High School (which was located on 10th Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets in Manhattan) was named in his honor. The Charles B. J. Snyder-designed school which was initially DeWitt Clinton High School is now Haaren Hall on the campus of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Haaren wrote a several history books which are still appreciated today, of which this is one. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (September 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486443612
• ISBN-13: 978-0486443614
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book has been great to read aloud to my 4th and 1st grader. They listen to me read while they color a related color sheet. It has helped us to keep the Roman rulers in order chronologically in order to understand an overview of Roman history. The format is a bit "boring" with small type and small black and white sketches for illustrations, but the content seems to be solid and does not overload the reader with too many details.