Ancient Rome (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) [Hardcover]

Paul Roberts (Author), Judith Simpson (Author), Paul Bachem (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Nature Company Discoveries Libraries

The imperial cities had fresh-water aqueducts, and the paved Roman roads were so deftly constructed that many of them lasted for centuries. Readers will visit the halls of emperors, the workshops of craftsmen, and the fields of farmers in this engaging tour of one of the largest empires the world has ever known.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-7. A lavishly illustrated introduction to Roman culture and history. Although there isn't enough material for school reports, this is one of the most attractive additions to an ever-growing list of titles about ancient cultures. Well-designed double-page spreads cover history, government, religion, social customs, and leading personalities. One four-page gatefold depicts the ancient rock of Masada. A chronological listing of emperors is included. Full-color drawings and photographs of sculptures, reliefs, and frescoes fill in some of the details. There's nothing new here, but the combination of a well-written, lucid text and vivid illustrations may encourage curious students to move on to more solid sources. A good choice if basic, introductory material is needed.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

A portrait of ancient Rome, divided into four sections: ``The Roman World,'' ``Living in the Empire,'' ``Expansion and Empire,'' and ``The Fall of Rome.'' Along the way it covers the usual topics for this type of book--family life, education, farming--as well as more unusual topics, including the siege of Masada, appearing in a beautifully done four-page fold-out. Following the Nature Company Discoveries Library format, this is lavishly illustrated, both with full-color reproductions of original paintings and with photographs of Roman antiquities (though a few are too small to view well). The text is clear and interesting, but brief; the book is an introduction, and readers who want more in-depth coverage will have to look elsewhere. (maps, charts, glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 8-13) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783549091
• ISBN-13: 978-0783549095
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 10 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,795,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to follow, July 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ancient Rome (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) (Hardcover)

An imformative children's book with the basic history of Ancient Rome. Filled with colorful and hisorically correct pictures. A perfect book for the future historians.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book!, April 18, 2000

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This review is from: Ancient Rome (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) (Hardcover)

Very interesting elementary book. A little bit too simple for indepth school report requirements but overall well writen. Easily understood and great illustrations. Better then the average Nature Company books on other subjects.