| Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting Out in Latin Contributor(s): Bell, Barbara (Author), Forte, Helen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0521659604 ISBN-13: 9780521659604 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $38.67 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 1999 Annotation: This elementary Latin course for 7-10 year olds combines a basic introduction to the Latin language with material on the history and culture of Roman Britain. Highly illustrated, the book contains a mixture of stories and myths, grammar explanations and exercises, and background cultural information. Pupils are drawn into the material as they read about the lives of a family living in a community at Vindolanda; the adventures of the children and the family cat and mouse provide interest throughout. As well as offering a lively introduction to Latin and classical studies, Minimus also has cross-curricular relevance. The material on the community at Vindolanda can be used to supplement studies of the Romans at KS2. The grammatical content helps to develop language awareness, and provides a solid foundation from which learners can progress to further English or foreign language studies. The Teacher's Resource Book provides support, particularly for non-Classicists. It includes teaching guidelines, English translations of the Latin passages, and additional background information, plus photocopiable worksheets. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Foreign Language Study - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe |
| Dewey: 487.242 |
| LCCN: 00711853 |
| Series: Minimus |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.6" W x 10.2" (0.45 lbs) 79 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over. Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background This pupil's book is a lively, colourful introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. A fun way to teach English grammar, it is ideal for cross-curricular activities. |