Women\'s roles in Rome; references needed

[richsc]

I was doing a school demo today to 3rd graders, and there were a lot of questions from the girls on the role of women. They are continually frustrated that there were no women in the Roman army, as some of them want to join the US Army later on.<br>
The teacher said that it was a good basis for discussion and helped the kids realize how far women in society have come since Rome (or even the early 20th century), but they were asking for books that would be oriented to 3rd grade or later that would address women's roles.<br>
Any recommendations?<br>
And, any recommendations on books on women's roles, legal status and place in Rome? <p></p><i></i>