How to Be a Roman Soldier [Hardcover]

Fiona MacDonald (Author)

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Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: How to Be

Are you ready to do battle for the glory of Caesar? Have you bought your own armor yet—an apron and strong marching sandals? Will you become a centurion or a legionary? Are you ready for a posting to Western Eurasia or Britannia or North Africa? Are you ready to train from 6 a.m. to midnight? Are you fit to march long distances? Can you swim, run, jump, fence and throw javelin? Then prepare to swear your oath of loyalty to the Commander and Emperor.


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"High-interest topics brought to life through readable texts." —School Library Journal


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About the Author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children. Nick Hewetson was educated in Sussex at Brighton Technical School. He studied illustration at Eastbourne College of Art and has illustrated a wide variety of books for children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792236165
• ISBN-13: 978-0792236160
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,192,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars soldier, January 4, 2012

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My grandchildren have been studying Latin in school and are most interested in the lives of the people in those times.