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by Carolyn Dickson (Author)
This engaging, full-color introduction to ancient Rome brings 2,200 years of history to life for curious young readers. From the legendary founding by Romulus and Remus in 753 BCE to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE, this comprehensive guide explores the people, places, and ideas that shaped one of history's most influential civilizations.
Young readers will meet five legendary emperors - from Julius Caesar to Constantine - as well as five extraordinary women who shaped Roman history, including the warrior queen Boudicca and the empress Livia. They'll explore Rome's engineering marvels, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the aqueducts, and the concrete that has lasted two millennia. They'll discover Roman gods and goddesses, gladiator games, daily life in the streets and homes of Rome, and the Latin language that still echoes in modern English.
Designed for grades 4-6 (ages 8-12), the book uses accessible language, short engaging chapters, and historically grounded content suitable for classroom and library use. Special features include a detailed map of the Roman Empire, the seven hills of Rome, timelines of major events, a Roman gods reference chart, a Roman clothing guide, a "famous emperors" infographic, fact boxes, a comprehensive glossary, and a complete index.
The final chapter offers a knowledge-testing quiz with multiple-choice questions, true/false items, and scoring guidelines, making the book ideal for homeschool curricula, classroom use, and independent learning. A resources section directs readers to museums, documentaries, and books for further exploration.
Specifications: 8-12 age range, grades 4-6, full color, 134 pages, paperback and hardcover editions. Includes glossary, resources, and index. Aligned with elementary social studies curricula for ancient civilizations.
