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Minimus : starting out in Latin / Barbara Bell ; Joint Association of Classical Teachers ; illustrated by Helen Forte.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Summary language: Latin Publication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.Description: 76 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)Content type:
  • text
  • still image
  • spoken word
Media type:
  • unmediated
  • audio
Carrier type:
  • volume
  • audio disc
ISBN:
  • 0521659604
  • 9780521659604
  • 9780521681469
  • 0521681464
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
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.Summary: Teaches children the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, as well as Roman British history and culture, through vocabulary lists, mythical tales, and illustrations.Summary: "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,
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's Processing
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 478.2421 B433 Checked out 06/29/2024 33111010769996
Total holds: 1

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.

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