Minimus : starting out in Latin / Barbara Bell ; Joint Association of Classical Teachers ; illustrated by Helen Forte.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- spoken word
- unmediated
- audio
- volume
- audio disc
- 0521659604
- 9780521659604
- 9780521681469
- 0521681464
- Latin language -- Grammar -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- Juvenile literature
- Latin language -- Self-instruction -- Juvenile literature
- Latin language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English -- Juvenile literature
- Latin language -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Great Britain -- Juvenile literature
- Latin language -- Study and teaching -- Juvenile literature
- Great Britain -- Civilization -- Roman influences -- Juvenile literature
- Great Britain -- Antiquities, Roman -- Juvenile literature
- Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Problems, exercises, etc
- Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- To 1066 -- Juvenile literature
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 478.2421 B433 | Checked out | 06/29/2024 | 33111010769996 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Accompanying CD published by Cambridge University Press, 2002, 2005.
CD Provides guidance on pronunciation together with recordings of the Latin phrases.
"Minimus secundus pupil's book"--Page 4 of cover.
1. Meet the family -- 2. Food, glorious food -- 3. Work, work, work -- 4. The best days of your life -- 5. Romans and Britons -- 6. Off to town -- 7. The military machine -- 8. Clean and healthy -- 9. A soldier's life -- 10. How beautiful! -- 11. A sad day -- 12. Gods! Hear our prayers.
CD Narrated by the author and a full cast.
Teaches children the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, as well as Roman British history and culture, through vocabulary lists, mythical tales, and illustrations.
"Minimus: Starting out in Latin is a unique course providing a lively introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. Led by Minimus the mouse, pupils learn basic grammar and Latin vocabulary through stories featuring a real family who lived at Vindolanda. Minimus provides a step-by-step explanation of the grammar points, and there are plenty of practice exercises. At the same time, pupils' knowledge of Roman Britain is broadened by way of a vividly illustrated range of myths and background information:"--Back cover of book,
Ages 7-10.
In English and Latin.