A visually-appealing and informative book designed to introduce 8-10 year old to the wonders of one of the greatest civilisations in the world's history and its lasting impact.
Clear organisation and accessible text are extremely important in a children's non-fiction book and this one is a fantastic example of how words and pictures can be combined to help the young reader remember the facts. The book deals with the main periods in Roman history: the beginnings, the republic and the empire. As you would expect, a fair deal of attention is given to the army, weapons and battle tactics roman generals employed in order to expand their empire.There was more to the Roman world than just the never ending war and conquest, as we are reminded in the chapters that deal with the society, entertainment, arts, clothes, food and drink, and, of course, famous baths. There is also information on Roman beliefs and the rise of Christianity in the late period. What distinguishes this book is the practical activities and projects that make learning about Roman civilisation a hands-on experience e.g.create a mosaic, build a mini catapult or make a shield. I also loved little vignettes with quick and quirky facts that make these various aspects of ancient life more entertaining and memorable. Thank you to NetGalley and Ivy Kids (quarto Publishing Group) for the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion. Comments are closed.
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