DKfindout! Ancient Rome

DKfindout! Ancient Rome

by DK
DKfindout! Ancient Rome

DKfindout! Ancient Rome

by DK

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Overview

This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Rome, from gladiators to amphitheaters. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who can’t get enough of this remarkable civilization.

How many miles did Roman soldiers walk in a day? Which pungent food did they eat to stay healthy? What is a strigil and what did the Romans use it for? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Ancient Rome, which features photographs of Roman artifacts and relics, as well as maps and illustrations depicting the structure of their society, from slaves to emperors. This book explores every facet of Ancient Rome’s iconic culture, including its many gods and goddesses, its Roman numeral counting system, and its most well-known architectural features, like domes, columns, and arches. From temples to togas, DKfindout! Ancient Rome details this civilization’s lasting impact in a unique and fun way.

Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781465454270
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/06/2016
Series: DK findout!
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 1,128,162
Product dimensions: 7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: IG860L (what's this?)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

Table of Contents

Who were the Romans? 4

Roman society 6

The Roman Empire 8

Ruler of Rome 10

The emperors 12

Roman army 14

Roman soldiers 16

At work 18

Everyday things 20

Slaves 22

Children in Rome 24

Roman clothing 26

Roman baths 28

Eat like a Roman 30

Dinner party 32

Medicine 34

Latin 36

Roman numbers 38

City of Rome 40

Building work 42

The Colosseum 44

Gladiators 46

In the arena! 48

Race track 50

Gods 52

Pompeii 54

What did the Romans give us? 56

Roman facts and figures 58

Glossary 60

Index 62

Acknowledgments 64

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