Tools of the Ancient Romans
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Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Rome

Illustrated by Shawn Braley
Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Rome explores the history and science of the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, anecdotes, and 15 hands-on activities that put kids in ancient Roman shoes, readers will learn about Roman innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare that have shaped world history and our own world view.
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Tools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Rome explores the history and science of the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, anecdotes, and 15 hands-on activities that put kids in ancient Roman shoes, readers will learn about Roman innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare that have shaped world history and our own world view.

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Paperback, $15.95
9780974934457
Includes: Table of Contents | Timeline | Maps | Glossary | Resources | Index
Specs: 8x10 size | black and white interior | 128 pages
Subject: Social Studies
Content Focus: Ancient Civilizations

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Romans All Around Us

Chapter 1
Fantastic Beginnings

Chapter 2
The Roman Republic—Democracy Rules . . . or does it?

Chapter 3
Expanding the Roman Republic

Chapter 4
The Demise of the Republic

Chapter 5
Remarkable Feats in Engineering and Technology

Chapter 6
Birth of an Empire

Chapter 7
Roman Society—Everyday Life

Chapter 8
The Mighty Roman Army

Chapter 9
The Next Two Hundred Years

Chapter 10
That’s Entertainment

Chapter 11
The Rise of the Empire, Again

Chapter 12
Gods and Goddesses

Chapter 13
The End of the Roman Empire & Rome's Legacy

Bibliography
Glossary
Index