Ruth Hickson – illustratör

Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out how this powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine.An in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Find out first-hand what it’s like to play a Roman game for children, use an abacus to help with your schoolwork or taste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks. A fictional enslaved child pops up throughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions he experiences as he goes about his daily life.In the Live Like a… series designed to tie-in with curriculum topicsTimeline of the main eras including Early Rome, The Republic and Imperial RomeFictional anecdotes in the voice of an enslaved Roman boy to draw in readers and help them imagine and compare what life was like then and nowFun crafts and recipes, bringing the subject to life and learning through practical tasks, such as making an abacus or cooking up some authentic Roman foodTargeted educational questions and talking points for children to apply what they have learned to their own lives. Perfect to read at home, or a resource for teachers to use in the classroomHighly detailed and immersive colour illustrations with plenty of clear labels and annotationsIllustrated glossary of terms used in the book to help children understand the unfamiliar new wordsFor ages 7 to 11

The Vikings have a fearsome reputation as warriors. In reality, they were much more than that. From farmers and craftsmen to musicians and explorers, Viking society and culture has left a lasting impression on our modern world.At the peak of their power, the Viking population soared to two million! Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era. Learn about out how these master seafarers invaded countries across Europe using iconic wooden longships, about family life, their beliefs, the place of women in society, how they dressed and what they ate, as well as their language, customs and rituals.The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young girl that bring the Viking era to life and enable readers to understand what it was like to live like a Viking.