| ISBN |
9781782403982 (paperback) |
| Name |
Holland, Simon author. |
| Title |
Ancient Rome in 30 seconds : 30 fascinating topics for time detectives, explained in half a minute / Simon Holland ; illustrated by Adam Hil ; consultant, Matthew Nicholls. |
| Published |
London : Ivy Kids, 2016. |
| ©2017 |
| Description |
95 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
With fast facts, mini missions and engaging artwork, Ancient Rome in 30 Seconds is an introduction to one of the world s greatest ancient civilisations. Children will discover how ordinary Romans lived, what it was like to be a legionary and how the mighty Roman empire rose and fell. Other topics cover Rome at war, religion and superstition, and great Roman inventions, from concrete to central heating. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-colour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make and do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore and discover more. |
| Target audience note |
7-10 years. |
| Subjects |
Rome -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Rome -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature |
| Rome -- Religious life and customs -- Juvenile literature |
| Other Names |
Hill, Adam illustrator. |
| Nicholls, Matthew, 1978- consultant. |
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