Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

The book combines humour with authenticity, encouraging empathy as readers imagine themselves walking alongside Roman citizens. Perfect for budding historians, it provides a vivid sense of daily life in one of history's greatest civilisations. The meticulous illustrations, based on real locations, provide a wealth of knowledge to return to again and again. Parents will value its educational richness and children will enjoy the interactivity and vivid storytelling.

• Chapters in this book include:- The city of Rome- On the streets- Port life- At the baths- How the rich live- In the army- Gruesome games- Rome today- What's what