| Geography Matters in Ancient Rome Contributor(s): Waldron, Melanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1484609697 ISBN-13: 9781484609699 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 937.06 |
| LCCN: 2014013385 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Series: Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.6" W x 9.5" (0.20 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why did Roman towns have bathhouses? Why was Rome at great risk from fires? What happened to the town of Pompeii in AD 79? Geography Matters in Ancient Rome looks at how the Roman Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Roman life through its geography. Read about how the Romans invented new farming methods such as a harvesting machine called a vallus, how some women in the Roman Empire had more freedom than in other civilizations, even running their husbands' businesses for them when they were away, and how the Empire was strengthened by the fact that the different climates, soils and terrain produced a huge range of goods and resources. |
Contributor Bio(s): Waldron, Melanie: - Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics. |