The Roman Empire
Step back in time to one of the greatest civilizations in history--the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life--the clothes people wore, the entertainment they enjoyed, their favorite foods. Marvel at Roman feats of engineering such as the imposing Pantheon, and find out how one small city became the center of a huge and powerful empire. A variety of practical projects help you bring the past alive--make an actor's mask and out on a show Roman style, prepare a Roman dish fit for a banquet, and make a writing tablet like the ones used hundreds of years ago.
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Series Review: Passport to the Past"Readers are immersed in ancient cultures through kaleidoscopic viewings of relevant peoples, buildings, religions, clothes, languages, and means of sustenance. Spreads cover a subtopic each and generally contain a couple of paragraphs in addition to numerous bright, captioned photographs and reproductions, and, on the bottom, timelines and crafts. The images are set against just the right amount of white space, helping to make this series attractive and youth friendly..."
--Jennifer Prince, Fairview Public Library, NC, School Library Journal
