Amelie von Zumbusch
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The family was central to life in ancient Rome. Explore the roles of women, children, slaves, and the all-powerful paterfamilias, or head of the family. Find out what that Romans enjoyed doing in their free time and learn what their food, clothing, and homes were like. Readers will be fascinated (even if some are slightly nauseated by the fact that the Romans considered peacock brains an exotic delicacy).
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
To this day, the Romans are admired for their technological know-how and massive, well-designed public works projects. Readers learn how the Romans ensured a clean water supply for their cities, used volcanic ash to make long-lasting concrete, created the world's first professional army, and much more. Photographs of structures that are standing to this day help demonstrate the ingenuity of Roman engineers and the skill of Roman workers.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Our own system of government was deeply influenced by that of the Romans. This invaluable guide traces the development of Roman government from Rome's legendary kings through its renowned emperors. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of the Roman Republic and roles played by patricians and plebeians during that period. A useful addition to both history and government collections.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Young readers will learn about the many facets of Roman culture with this great introduction covering religion, philosophy, sculpture, architecture, painting, literature, sports, and the theater. The Romans' habit of adopting ideas, customs, and techniques from cultures that they conquered is discussed. Photographs of Roman buildings, reliefs, statues, mosaics, and frescoes offer yet more insight into this influential culture.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Romans really profited from geography. Rome had a pleasant climate, rich soil, natural defenses, and easy access to the Mediterranean. It was the perfect spot from which to conquer the known world. Readers learn how Rome used its geographical advantages to launch an empire filled with extensive road and aqueduct systems and towns designed in its own image.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The success of the Roman economy is to a large degree beholden to its vast empire. While farming was the backbone of the Roman economy, trade played an important role, too. Readers learn about Roman mills, shops, construction, mining, currency, and taxation. Also explored are the roles of women and slaves in the Roman economy. Highly informative, with a wealth of primary source images.
8) Jupiter
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explores the planet Jupiter and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.
13) Lions =: Leones
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Describes lions including where they live, what they do and how they interact with eachother.
15) Zebras =: Cebras
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Describes Zebras including where they live and how they are unique.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
This book takes a look at the fascinating and diverse family history of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his Kansas-born mother and his father who was from Kenya. Theyll learn about the influence that his parents had on his life, as well as the influence of his paternal and maternal grandparents. Students will come away with the understanding that challenges, separation, and loss can be translated into success and achievement, all depending...