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ROME

For Kids

Ciao, Rome!

Ciao, Rome!


by Helen Perelman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The first book in the Disney series Hannah on Tour takes Miley Stewart and friends to Rome. (ITA64, $3.99)

Greece! Rome! Monsters!

Greece! Rome! Monsters!


by John Harris | Calef Brown

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A children's primer on Greek and Roman myths as seen through 20 notable monsters. Illustrator Calef Brown provides quirky, colorful illustrations while John Harris describes each monster, from the terrifying to the fanciful. (GRE171, $17.95)

Handstand Kids Italian Cookbook


by Yvette Garfield

  • FOOD
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 52 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This fun, easy-to-use cookbook teaches budding chefs how to prepare garlic bread, spaghetti and meatballs while introducing them to the language and culture of Italy. (ITA66, $28.00)

I Will Come Back for You, A Family in Hiding During World War II


by Marisabina Russo

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Russo draws on her own experiences for this marvelously illustrated tale for youngsters of growing up as a Jewish girl during World War II in Italy. (ITA266, $17.99)

Lonely Planet Rome, Not for Parents Rome

Lonely Planet Rome, Not for Parents Rome


by Lonely Planet Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Jam-packed with photos, fun facts and goofy cartoons, this glossy guide is just the thing for eight-year-old travelers. (ITA270, $14.99)

This Is Rome


by Miroslav Sasek

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Sasek navigates Rome's busy, winding streets to show us visit well-known landmarks and the eccentricities of modern Roman life. A reprint of the classic, first published in 1960. (ITL822, $17.95)

Ancient Rome!, Exploring the Culture, People & Ideas of This Powerful Empire


by Avery Hart

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This Kaleidoscope Kids Book engages youngsters (grades 4-6) with activities, crafts and projects. (ITA68, $12.95)

Ancient Rome, Cultural Atlas For Young People


by Mike Corbishley

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Offers a wealth of lively information about the geography, society, religion, and politics of Ancient Rome. (ITL854, $35.00)

Eyewitness: Ancient Rome

Eyewitness: Ancient Rome


by Simon James | Nick Nichols

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A visually rich survey of ancient Rome, this book in the excellent Eyewitness series explores daily life and history in the city and the outlying empire. (ITL337, $16.99)

Rome Antics


by David Macaulay

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The incomparable MacAulay depicts Rome, ancient and modern, in this illustrated book told from the point of view of a wayward pigeon. For readers of all ages. (ITL64, $18.00)

The Diary of Melanie Martin: Or How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and the Leaning Tower of Pizza

The Diary of Melanie Martin: Or How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and the Leaning Tower of Pizza


by Carol Weston

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Ten-year-old Melanie tells all about her family's summer trip to Italy, writing it all down in her dear diary. A hit on the middle-school market, it packs in a lot of cultural information while being very of-the-moment. Ages 8-10. (ITL438, $5.50)

The Roman Colosseum, A Wonders of the World Book


by Elizabeth Mann

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in the growing series of illustrated Wonders of the World, this book tells the story of the first stadium's construction and uses, highlighting both the ingenuity and cruelty that defined the Roman Empire. (ITL789, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!


by John Malam | David Antram

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in a clever educational series, this amusingly illustrated book discloses the gory details of life in the Roman arena. (ITL340, $9.95)

A Pocket Dictionary of Roman Emperors

A Pocket Dictionary of Roman Emperors


by Paul Roberts

  • REFERENCE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The Roman Empire was the largest in the ancient world, and it left a powerful legacy in Europe and the world. This slim, illustrated reference provides short (1-2 page) biographies of each of the 27 Roman Emperors, arranged chronologically. (ITA79, $9.95)

Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day


by Philip Matyszak

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES
  • FAMILY

A practical, concise guide to Rome -- circa AD 200. This unusual book covers all the highlights of ancient Roman life, from gladiatory shows to public bathing, and provides modern readers with an imaginative overview of the city's monuments. (ITL979, $18.95)

Ancient Rome, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Rome's Past

Ancient Rome, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Rome's Past


by Zilah Deckker

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Readers of all ages will enjoy this thoroughly illustrated guide to the history, discovery and excavation of Ancient Rome -- from ancient writing tablets and beautiful mosaics to the scientists who continue to piece together the archaeological puzzle. (ITA56, $17.95)

City, A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

City, A Story of Roman Planning and Construction


by David Macaulay

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • FAMILY

With innovative charts, drawings, text and a glossary, master draughtsman Macaulay tackles the planning and building of a typical Roman city, circa 25 BC, creating a fascinating portrait of Roman engineering for the whole family. (ITL507, $10.99)

Living in Ancient Rome


by Norman Bancroft Hunt

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This illustrated guide for grades 9-12 examines all aspects of daily life in ancient Rome including farming, trade, family life, education and entertainment. (ITA150, $35.00)

Rome, A Fold-out History of the Ancient Civilization

Rome, A Fold-out History of the Ancient Civilization


by Leigh Grant

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • FAMILY

This full color books folds out to reveal a foot-tall and four-foot-long 3-D portrait of ancient Rome. It's designed accordion style with detailed color panels and descriptive information on the reverse. (ITL674, $17.95)

Rome: Mapped Out

Rome: Mapped Out


by Indagare

  • 2010
  • MAP
  • FAMILY

Featuring "The Essential 3-Day itinerary for families," this full-color mapguide by the savvy editors at the travel site Indagare includes meals, activities and resources for exploring the city with kids. (ITA229, $12.95)

 

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