The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome [Paperback]

Cyndy Shearer (Author)

Book Description

Like the other Greenleaf Guides, the The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome sets historic study in a Biblical context. How do the various figures match up to God s standards of justice or righteousness? Suggested supplementary readings include selections from Foxe s Book of Martyrs, the Aeneid, and Macaulay s City.

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About the Author

Cyndy shearer has a BA degree (summa cum laude) from Queens College and an MA in English from the University of Virginia. she has taught elementary, high school, and college students and has been a homeschooling mom since 1985. Rob and Cyndy Shearer live with their eleven children near the town of Lebanon in middle Tennessee.

Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Greenleaf Press (July 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882514041
• ISBN-13: 978-1882514045
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Children's Books > History > Europe

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for teaching older (and some younger) children, April 18, 2001

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Charles Flemming (Fort Worth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome (Paperback)

Extremely helpful resource for teaching my children history. Our children are 13, 12 and 8, and I used the discussion questions pretty much straight out of the book for the older two. For the younger one, I wrote fewer, more concrete questions (such as, "how old was [so and so] when he moved to [wherever]). Other than that, the most useful feature of the Guide was the list of extra readings and resources for each lesson. The one downside with this Guide, and true of the others as well, is the lack of scheduling help (how many lessons per week, how to group them, and so on). I found some great help on the Greenleaf Website. The editor, Rob Shearer, posts the scheduling of his own classes. Take a peak at his Ancient Civilization schedule yourself ....

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Famous Men of Rome, June 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome (Paperback)

This book tells the story of Rome through individuals. I believe that by teaching history through real people, the children will be able to retain more of what they learn. I found the reading about a 5th -6th grade level, but this would also be usable for the high school level. This book also has a study guide that has questions and vocabulary as well as activities.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Must Have" Guide to the Famous Men of Rome, September 6, 2000

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Mary (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome (Paperback)

This study guide is an indispensable companion to Famous Men of Rome. The guide gives questions for every chapter, vocabulary words, ideas for projects, and suggestions for great books to expand the study. Our family has loved our "Famous Men" studies.