Ancient Rome!: Exploring the Culture, People & Ideas of This Powerful Empire (Kaleidoscope Kids) - Softcover

Hart, Avery; Gallagher, Sandra; Marks Gallagher, Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1885593600 ISBN 13: 9781885593603

Publisher: Williamson Pub, 2002

Synopsis

Examines the history, geography, culture, and politics of the Roman Empire; compares the culture to modern times; and offers ideas for relevant craft projects. Original.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award (2003)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-6-A lively text briefly covers aspects of Roman history and life including the legend of Romulus and Remus, religion and government, Pompeii, the Forum, the highways and waterways, the Punic Wars, Carthage, Hannibal, Julius Caesar, Latin, the calendar, the legal system, vestal virgins, family life, Roman mythology, and the theater. A "Kidnap Rap" song based on the legend of the Sabines, a quick lesson on Roman numerals, and highlighted quotes are also provided. There is lots of boxed information; "Think About It!" sidebars pose questions and offer children points to ponder and discuss. More than a dozen suggested activities include games; building a triumphal arch, a Forum, or an aqueduct; writing ideas; and making garden stepping stones, an aquila (eagle), a collage-covered journal, and a mosaic candle. Safety guidelines and adult supervision recommendations are given when appropriate. There's even a recipe for a honey omelet. There are numerous cartoon drawings and green- or purple-tone photographs. This fact-filled book will supplement Linda Honan and Ellen Kosmer's Spend the Day in Ancient Rome (Wiley, 1998) and Philip Steele's Clothes and Crafts in Roman Times (Gareth Stevens, 2000).
Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Williamson Pub
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1885593600
• ISBN 13: 9781885593603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Kline Michael P.