| Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome Contributor(s): Dickinson, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0974934453 ISBN-13: 9780974934457 Publisher: Nomad Press (VT) OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Children will learn all about different civilizations and inventions--the way they changed history, their evolution over centuries, and their influence on modern times--through the activities and anecdotes provided in this interactive series. One thousand years of ancient Roman civilization and its effect on modern living are presented in this interactive guide. Divided into themes and further supplemented by time lines and sidebars, every aspect of Rome is discussed, from Pompeii and gladiator bouts to the technology behind Roman baths and siege machines. A comprehensive "who's who" of ancient Rome explains the various roles within the empire and also takes a look at their daily lives. Children's understanding of the Roman way of life is enhanced with 15 activities that range from creating mosaics to building replicas of Roman ruins. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 937 |
| LCCN: 2006276912 |
| Lexile Measure: 1160 |
| Series: Build It Yourself |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 8.04" W x 9.98" (0.79 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view. |