Ancient Rome!: Exploring the Culture, People and Ideas of This Powerful Empire by Avery Hart; Sandra Gallagher
	List Price:   $12.95 Unit Price:   $10.36 You Save:   $2.59 (20%) ISBN-10:   1885593600 ISBN-13:   9781885593603 Publisher:   Ideals Publications Series:   Kaleidoscope Kids Bks. Edition:   illustrated Category:   Non-Fiction Pub. Date:   October 2001 Pages:   96 Format:   Trade Paper 2 Ages:   7 to 14 Grades:   3 to 9
Awards
2007  Volunteer State Book Award  Nominee/Honoree
Description/Notes
Examines the history, geography, culture, and politics of the Roman Empire and similarities to the United States. No wonder we all wish that Avery Hart had taught us history - once again she brings history to life in memorable ways that teach kids to discover truths and see human nature at its best and at its worst! This book brings history to life in memorable ways and encourages children to discover truths, providing learning opportunities through seeing human nature at its best and at its worst! Join the parade of history in search of the people, places, culture and virtues that are the legacy of this powerful and long-lived empire. See how wisdom and ignorance co-existed in the Roman peoples; Search a globe to find Rome's legacy alive and well today; Discover how much Latin you are speaking today (without a single Latin class). Ask yourself what we can do better to 'make it right' for all people. Ages 7 to 12 years. Readers are encouraged to asses clues throughout this history of ancient Rome and determine if that history is relevant to their own world. Activities include creating a Roman-style mosaic, writing a warrior's journal, making a modern-style perpetual calendar, and much more. Illustrations & photos. Consumable.