Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
11/06/19
Illustrator:
Casteel, Tom,
Pages:
90 pages
ISBN:
1-619-30843-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-619-30843-5
Dewey:
937
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
YASUDA, Anita . Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas!: With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids . ISBN 9781619308343 . ea vol: illus. by Tom Casteel. 96p. (Nomad Press Explore Your World Series). Nomad . Nov. 2019. pap. $14.95. Gr 3-5 Cartoon guides take readers on a historical tour: a look at daily life, government, education, religion, technology, and other facts. Questions are included to guide the reader, in addition to a good study practices page with an engineering design worksheet and scientific method worksheet. Back matter features a glossary, an index, video links, and resources. Each chapter is followed by related projects, ranging from educational (create an aqueduct) to ineffectual (make a round journal). Project supplies are sometimes items that can be found around the house and other times are fairly specific, such as plaster gauze and brown duct tape. Not all projects include illustrations or photographs, like the Roman mosaic or counterweight project. The institution of slavery is mentioned only a few times and is most often in reference to the value of people sold or the tasks they might do. It's hard to follow information about one culture here, as they are all intertwined throughout, which undermines learning. In a failed attempt to make history fun and accessible, too many facts and details are glossed over, ultimately creating more confusion than comprehension. VERDICT Readers should get their ancient history elsewhere.Heather Acerro, Rochester Public Library, MN
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 86) and index.
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.
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