DK's Eyewitness series never disappoints us; this year we used it primarily for the pictures, but I'm sure it'll become even more valuable to us as my boys get older. The book also comes with a CD of clip-art that you can use to make your own worksheets.
Ancient Rome! by Kaleidoscope Kids has a lot of fun facts about Ancient Rome, including a look at how many English words are derived from Latin, but we used it primarily for the simple craft projects. We didn't actually purchase this book, we got it from our library, and that was fine for us. Of all the books on the list, we used this one the least.
Classical Kids is a book of projects and activities for both Ancient Rome and Greece. A lot of the projects are very simple, which was great for us but might be a little boring for older kids. I'd recommend this book for grades 1-3, though I do think I'll use it again in fourth grade.
Life In Ancient Rome is a beautifully detailed coloring book with captions; I will definitely use this all the way through high school. I photocopied the pages I wanted so that I'll have it to use again with my younger son, and also when we learn about Rome again in the future. The coloring pages include Roman architecture and landmarks, such as the Colosseum, and also scenes from ancient Roman life. A true gem, and very inexpensive. Highly recommended for all!
Sadly out of print, The Orchard Book of Roman Myths is a good book to get from a library. The book covers fifteen myths from Ancient Rome, including that of Romulus and Remus, as well as several about the Roman gods. (Familiarity with the Roman deities will come in handy when you study the solar system!) The pictures are colorful and wonderful; this book is a great introduction to Roman mythology for young children.
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