What is your favorite read-aloud for Rome, 1st and 3rd graders

[Amy in VA]

I want something fun to read at bedtime that they will really enjoy, that relates to what we are studying in History.

Thank you! Amy

[Pata]

I am going to be reading Detective's in Togas to my 1st grader when we do Rome this year. It starts alittle slow, but it's a really good book. I think that there is also a sequel. Hope that helps!

[Stacey in MA]

She's the one that wrote the Indian in the Cupboard series (another one of our favorites, but not on the Rome theme....). Here's an Amazon reference, but we ordered the book on tape from our library:

http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Lynne-Reid-Banks/dp/044042044X/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222085024&sr=8-2

It says it is recommended for Grades 5-7, but we all listened to it in the car (DD4, DD6 and DS9). My oldest 2 enjoyed it a lot.

It is set in ancient Rome, and is a story about a girl who gets the gift of a tiger from her father. There are some references to the gladiator arenas, and if I recall, some scenes there may be slightly graphic. If it was, it didn't bother me or my kids.

HTH and GL! - Stacey in MA

[rhrice3]

My kids of all ages have loved this set of books. We have read them through twice now, and they were a huge hit both times with girls and boys ages 6 through 13. The sequel is called "The Mystery of the Roman Ransom". They are fun historical books.

[nmoira]

My kids of all ages have loved this set of books. We have read them through twice now, and they were a huge hit both times with girls and boys ages 6 through 13. The sequel is called "The Mystery of the Roman Ransom". They are fun historical books.We read both these. I also recommend them.

[Sebastian (a lady)]

I want something fun to read at bedtime that they will really enjoy, that relates to what we are studying in History.

Thank you! Amy

Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Laurence is one of our favorites. (Though we would also count as a vote for the Detectives in Togas books)

[Mommyfaithe]

I want something fun to read at bedtime that they will really enjoy, that relates to what we are studying in History.

Thank you! Amy

I have a great one!! It is called Miranda...by Eleanor Estes (The Hundred Dresses, Ginger Pye etc.) It is a book about a Momma cat who saves her kittens from the burning of Rome. Lots of historical backround with a story kids (and their Moms) will love. I promise!

~~Faithe

[keptwoman]

C really enjoyed The Roman Mysteries series. We listened to one on audio book and it was really full of historical information. That audio book was enough to pull him into reading the series.

[MeganP]

Another vote for Detectives in Togas and Mystery of the Roman Ransom

[Lisa]

Another vote for Detectives in Togas and Mystery of the Roman Ransom
Me too!!