Terrible Tales of Ancient Rome

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Rome. You'll discover:• How the famous adventurer, Aeneas, made an epic journey to the Land of the Dead • How the nymph, Daphne, escaped a love-struck god by transforming ... into a plant! • How two brothers founded the city of Rome, before their love turned to murder • And much more! Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.