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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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, 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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The Roman News
• Philip Steele
• Andrew Langley
HISTORY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
"Caesar Stabbed!" reads the headline on the front page of this fictitious, Daily News-style tabloid. This volume collects the best journalism (and cartoons) of an imaginary ancient Roman newspaper, spanning the years 753 B.C. to 476 A.D. and reporting on all the major events of the Roman era, right up to the sack of the city by northern invaders. It's a fun approach to Roman history for readers ages 10 to 14.
(ITL339, $9.99) |
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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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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, A Fold-out History of the Ancient Civilization
• 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) |
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