Vleet Van Carmella. Explore Ancient Rome!

Nomad Press, 2008. — 96 p.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 Children 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.