Find out how children lived in ancient Rome. Meet Velia the Etruscan girl who lived before the Republic was founded, at the origins of Roman civilisation. Learn about the Vestal Virgins with Claudia as she joins the cult at the age of seven. Discover Roman roads and aqueducts with the Tarquinius, the apprentice engineer. Enjoy the thrills and spills of chariot racing with Felix, the young charioteer. AGES: 7 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Steph Marshall is a freelance illustrator and printmaker based in Berkshire. She has a particular fascination with maps and her work is often inspired by travel. Working predominantly with digital media, she creates bright, bold and playful illustrations. SELLING POINTS: . Makes it easy for readers to identify with children who lived in ancient Egypt . Introduces 20 young Egyptians and the jobs they are learning . Shows the lives of girls and women on every page providing an inclusive view of life in the ancient world . Ideal for home & school libraries