Ciao, Rome!
• Helen Perelman
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2009 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Hannah Montana is packing her bags for a worldwide concert tour, and Miley Stewart is eager to experience life abroad. This all-new, original fiction series will showcase a different international city on Hannah's concert tour in each chapter book. Plus there's a four-page, color photo insert featuring the stars of the hit Disney Channel show. Illustrations.
(ITA64, $3.99) |
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Greece! Rome! Monsters!
• 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 fanciful. With a pronunciation guide and a reading quiz. Ages 9-12.
(GRE171, $17.95) |
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I Will Come Back for You, A Family in Hiding During World War II
• 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) |
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Lonely Planet Rome, Not for Parents Rome
• 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 with cool stuff to know about Rome is just the thing for eight-year-old travelers.
(ITA270, $14.99) |
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This Is Rome
• 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, from its colorful trains and taxis to its chic espresso bars and pasta houses. A reprint of the classic, first published in 1960.
(ITL822, $17.95) |
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Ancient Rome!, Exploring the Culture, People & Ideas of This Powerful Empire
• 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) |
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Ancient Rome, Cultural Atlas For Young People
• 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) |
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Eyewitness: Ancient Rome
• 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. It covers the caesars, warfare, politics and myth. Geared for kids ages 9-12.
(ITL337, $16.99) |
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Rome Antics
• 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) |
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The Diary of Melanie Martin: Or How I Survived Matt the Brat, Michelangelo, and the Leaning Tower of Pizza
• 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) |
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The Roman Colosseum, A Wonders of the World Book
• 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) |
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
• John Malam
• David Antram
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
One in a clever educational series, this book discloses the gory details of life in the Roman arena. Light-hearted and crammed with facts -- as well as amusing illustrations -- this is a good choice for readers ages 8 to 10.
(ITL340, $9.95) |
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A Pocket Dictionary of Roman Emperors
• 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) |
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Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day
• 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) |
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Ancient Rome, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Rome's Past
• 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) |
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City, A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
• David Macaulay
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1983 •
PAPER
• 112 PAGES
• FAMILY
Macaulay's incomparable drawings tell the story of Roman architecture and city planning throughout Italy, a portrait of Roman engineering for the whole family. He takes as his example the imaginary city of Verbonia, built in 25 BC.
(ITL507, $10.99) |
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Rome: Mapped Out
• 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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