Ancient Rome for Kids

 
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Ancient Rome for Kids
Co-Authors / Illustrators
  • Tomas Tuma
Publisher Name
Albatros Media
Genre(s)
Age Range
6+
Release Date
June 04, 2024
ISBN13
978-8000070971
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Journey back to Ancient Rome with 6 interactive fold-out maps in this enthralling illustrated book for kids, exploring bygone culture, history, gods, gladiators, and more.
This immersive book takes kids on a deep exploration of one of history's most significant civilizations. Six interactive fold-out maps bring to life the rich tapestry of this vast historic civilization – its vibrant culture, fascinating gods, legendary gladiators, and the rise and fall of its mighty empire. These detailed maps provide a hands-on experience, making history come alive with vivid visuals and engaging facts. Children will walk in the sandals of Ancient Romans, unraveling the secrets of everyday life and dipping their toes into the complex worlds of politics, trade, and military might.

Ancient Rome for Kids is the perfect gateway for young learners ages 6–9 to connect with history in a fun and interactive way. By delving into the wonders of Ancient Rome, children will gain historical knowledge and develop a curiosity for world history, sparking their imagination and igniting a passion for lifelong learning. Whether a child is a budding history enthusiast or just curious about the past, this book offers an alluring and informative resource.

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2 reviews
Great Overview of the Classical Past
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
It is always more fun to fold out pages than just turn them, and this clever arrangement is put to good use in this fact packed overview of Ancient Rome. Starting with a plain map and basic history, we can fold the page up and find out more about food, the names of the Seven Hills, and other facts. Other pages include an exploration of the Roman Republic, with a timeline, sidebars about murex and different kinds of clothing, which folds up to have a nice discussion of architecture. The pages about the Roman Empire have various dignitaries like Caesar, as well as more information about the way society was structured. I really liked the map and the many different architectural innovations for which the Romans were responsible. The Roman military gets a lot of coverage, as do gladiators, which will be a huge selling point for young history geeks.

Good Points
This has lots of information, and it's best to just let it wash over you, rather than looking for a systematic representation of all facets of Roman culture broken down into neat chapters. There are a lot of books like that, but they aren't nearly as interesting.

This nonfiction book is beautifully illustrated and offers a wide array of random facts about Ancient Rome. It would be a good way to get a young reader interested in this topic, and there is also a similar book about Ancient Greece and Egypt. There isn't an index, so it wouldn't be all that useful for research, but it is a fantastic book to introduce fun facts about Ancient Rome to young readers.
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Ancient Roman Times
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4.0
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4.0
“Ancient Rome for Kids” by Oldrich Ruzicka, illustrated by Tomas Tuma, contains a variety of maps that take readers through the world of the ancient civilization. Readers will find themselves inserted into the daily life of the time, learning about foods such as fruits and vegetables, to different craftsman that worked during that time, including woodworkers and bakers. The idea of where Roman numerals started and how they later weren’t as common when Arabic numerals took over is touched upon, while Roman places such as theaters, baths, and towers are explored with pictures and brief explanations.

A government called the Republic is shared, from the Senate to public assembly and even togas (worn by senators to symbolize their office) that lend to the character of those aspects of Roman history. Roman inventions, including construction machinery, and Roman architects construction of arches is detailed alongside descriptions of the people who defined the times.

There is much to learn in this history book chock full of facts and interesting details.
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There is much to learn in this history book chock full of facts and interesting details.
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