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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

By Stella Caldwell
Series: The Magnificent Book of
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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome by Stella Caldwell is a vibrant journey through the wonders and artefacts of ancient Rome, aimed at young readers. It beautifully illustrates the era's remarkable treasures while providing fascinating insights into the culture, history, and innovations of Roman civilisation. Filled with captivating images and information, it's an adventure into the world of emperors, gladiators, and everyday life in ancient Rome, designed to educate and inspire a child's imagination.
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You might like this book if you enjoy exploring the wonders of Ancient Rome through captivating illustrations and fascinating facts, perfect for inspiring young historians with a vivid journey into the past. Immerse yourself in the world of gladiators, emperors, and architectural marvels that have shaped history.

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

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Marvel at the intricate mosaics, splendid treasures, and ingenious inventions of Ancient Rome and learn the stories they tell about one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known.

Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story—from gladiator battles with lions; chariot races for vast cheering crowds; and mock naval ship battles in flooded auditoriums, to mythical tales of magic and monsters; gods and goddesses for every occasion; and wondrous feasts in fantastical gardens. Learn about Ancient Rome’s fast-food joints, the original multi-tool pocketknife, and how some escaped Pompeii’s legendary volcanic eruption.

DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a gladiator’s sword to the original multi-tool pocketknife.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Rome.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Ancient Roman treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall amateur historians of all ages.

CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and more!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681887449

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eugenia Nobati

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 782g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: The Magnificent Book of Stella Caldwell

About the Author

Stella A. Caldwell has written dozens of books for children covering everything from mythical beasts and legends to the ancient Egyptians, pirates, and medieval knights. She studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book, a field guide to dragons called Dragonworld.

Eugenia Nobati is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she still lives with her family, two cats, and a dog. Her work has been published in nine countries and more than forty books. She was selected among sixteen illustrators representing Argentina in Bratislava's Bienal 2012. In 2014, she was recognized by ALIJA, Argentina's section of IBBY, for the best illustrated book.

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