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See Inside Ancient Rome

By Katie Daynes
Series: See Inside
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The perfect way to explore Ancient Rome. The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome,... Read More
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The perfect way to explore Ancient Rome.

The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details.

Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch gladiators in action at the Colosseum, and so much more.

See Inside Ancient Rome offers an engaging and interactive journey through one of history's most intriguing civilisations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836044451

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Hancock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 16

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Katie Daynes Series: See Inside

About the Author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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