The Romans (Dig It: History From Objects) by Malam, John

The Romans (Dig It: History From Objects)
by Malam, John

(#0139AJ7)

Hardcover (library binding) PowerKids Press, 2011

Price: USD 22.75

Description: 30 pages : color illustrations, color map; 28 cm.
Dewey: 937; Audience: Upper Elementary; Reading Level: 5.4

Product Overview
From Follett

Includes bibliographical references (page 30) and index.;Who were the Romans? -- City of Rome -- Roman townhouses -- The countryside -- Food and drinks -- Clothes and crafts -- Children and schools -- Romans and religion -- Defending Rome -- Entertainment. An illustrated introduction to the ancient Roman civilization that examines archaeological evidence that shows how the Romans lived, with fact boxes that encourage the reader to use critical thinking skills and a ten-question quiz.

From the Publisher
There is a lot that can be learned from the objects of Ancient Rome. This incredibly powerful empire left behind buildings, tools, beautiful mosaics, statues, and murals. These objects, accompanied with the informative text in this book, give a rich picture of Roman life, including their religion, crafts, schools, and methods of war.
Product Details
  • Publisher: PowerKids Press
  • Publication Date: January 30, 2011
  • Format: Hardcover (library binding)
  • Series: Dig it, history from objects
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Dewey: 937
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 30 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.
  • ISBN-10: 1-44883-285-3
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-44883-285-9
  • LCCN: 2010-023832
  • Follett Number: 0139AJ7
  • Reading Level: 5.4
  • Audience: Upper Elementary