A full-color book for ages 7 to 10 that explores the world of ancient
Rome through hands-on STEAM activities, fascinating facts about everyone
from gods to ordinary people, and essential questions that get kids
recognizing the source of the knowledge we enjoy today!
What was it like to live in ancient Rome? Are ancient Roman roads still
used today? What did ancient Romans wear and eat and do for fun?
Ancient Civilizations: Romans! With 25 Social Studies Projects for
Kids investigates the fascinating civilization of ancient Rome
through 25 hands-on projects, games, essential questions, links to
online resources, and more! Kids ages 7 to 10 learn about ancient Roman
homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, gods, and entertainment. By
promoting critical and creative thinking, Romans encourages kids to
develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization laid the
foundation of our modern world.
- This book brings daily life from thousands of years ago into today's
reality through fun illustrations, fascinating facts, essential
questions, and hands-on projects such as designing an aqueduct, making a
Roman theater mask, and building a mosaic.
-
Explores the sites of ancient architectural wonders such as the
Colosseum and the Cloaca Maxima.
-
Introduces key people associated with ancient Rome, including
Spartacus, Hadrian, Trajan, and Julius Caesar.
About the Explore Ancient Civilizations set and Nomad Press
Ancient Civilizations: Romans! is part of a set of four Explore
Ancient Civilization books that bring to life the vibrant cultures of
the distant past. The other titles in this series are Ancient
Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas!; Ancient Civilizations:
Egyptians!, Ancient Civilizations: Greeks!
Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content
with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed
learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the
space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook
formats.
