Clothes & Crafts in Roman Times (Clothes and Crafts in History) [Library Binding]

Philip Steele (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Clothes and Crafts in History

Describes clothes and crafts throughout the Roman Empire, from the founding of Rome through the collapse of the Empire, discussing the daily lives of the people, their technological skills, and the social and economic systems.

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Editorial Reviews

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Reviewed with Imogen Dawson's Clothes and Crafts in the Middle Ages.

Gr. 4-6. Highly illustrated with reproductions of period artworks and photos of sites and artifacts, the Clothes and Crafts in History series offers an overview of life in a particular culture, emphasizing crafts, clothing, and festivals. Each book begins with a map and a little basic history, then discusses the materials available and how craftsmen used them to create useful, beautiful things. Middle Ages ends with a section showing children how to make medieval kirtles, tunics, jewelry, a pilgrim's badge, and an illuminated manuscript. In Roman Times , children will learn how to make a dolphin broach, a mosaic, a wreath of oak leaves, an actor's mask, and small clay statues. Though the topics and time periods are too large for such short books, the texts are fairly good, and the illustrations are quite good. Other titles in this series are listed in the Series Roundup in this issue. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836827376
• ISBN-13: 978-0836827378
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,499,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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