Ancient Rome for Kids - (Unfolding the Past) by Oldrich Ruzicka (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Journey back to Ancient Rome with 6 interactive fold-out maps in this enthralling illustrated book for kids, exploring bygone culture, history, gods, gladiators, and more. This immersive book takes kids on a deep exploration of one of history's most significant civilizations. Six interactive fold-out maps bring to life the rich tapestry of this vast historic civilization - its vibrant culture, fascinating gods, legendary gladiators, and the rise and fall of its mighty empire. These detailed maps provide a hands-on experience, making history come alive with vivid visuals and engaging facts. Children will walk in the sandals of Ancient Romans, unraveling the secrets of everyday life and dipping their toes into the complex worlds of politics, trade, and military might."--

Book Synopsis

Journey back to Ancient Rome with 6 interactive fold-out maps in this enthralling illustrated book for kids, exploring bygone culture, history, gods, gladiators, and more.

This immersive book takes kids on a deep exploration of one of history's most significant civilizations. Six interactive fold-out maps bring to life the rich tapestry of this vast historic civilization - its vibrant culture, fascinating gods, legendary gladiators, and the rise and fall of its mighty empire. These detailed maps provide a hands-on experience, making history come alive with vivid visuals and engaging facts. Children will walk in the sandals of Ancient Romans, unraveling the secrets of everyday life and dipping their toes into the complex worlds of politics, trade, and military might.

Ancient Rome for Kids is the perfect gateway for young learners ages 6-9 to connect with history in a fun and interactive way. By delving into the wonders of Ancient Rome, children will gain historical knowledge and develop a curiosity for world history, sparking their imagination and igniting a passion for lifelong learning. Whether a child is a budding history enthusiast or just curious about the past, this book offers an alluring and informative resource.

Review Quotes

Selected for The Children's Book Council's June 2024 "Hot Off The Press" Reading List

"This nonfiction book is beautifully illustrated and offers a wide array of random facts about Ancient Rome." --Blendon Middle School, Librarian

"It is always more fun to fold out pages than just turn them, and this clever arrangement is put to good use in this fact packed overview of Ancient Rome. This nonfiction book is beautifully illustrated and offers a wide array of random facts about Ancient Rome." --Karen Yingling, YA Books Central

"How cool are those fold-outs?!⁠ Travel back 3,000 years and explore ancient Rome with this fascinating new book! It contains six large fold-out maps and details what life was like in the Roman Empire. It includes information about the architecture, roman gods, gladiators and more. Highly recommend!⁠" --Picture Book Recommedations, IG

"What do you know about the Romans? Or what period and place in history do you like your books set in? Let's unfold these maps and explore the history of Roman civilization. Not just with the cool fully illustrated maps, but also with lots of facts presented in an engaging and fun way. Including some speech bubbles and humor! This immersive book takes kids on a deep exploration of one of history's most significant civilizations. These detailed maps provide a hands-on experience, making history come alive with vivid visuals and engaging facts." --Froggy Read Teach, IG

"Perfect for young learners aged 6-9, this immersive book makes history fun and engaging. Whether your child is a history buff or just curious about the past, Ancient Rome for Kids is the ultimate adventure into a world of wonders!" --A Blue Box Full of Books, IG

About the Author

Oldrich Ruzicka is an acclaimed Czech children's book author whose works have been translated into many languages all over the world. After graduating from the Faculty of Education, he spent several years teaching before transitioning to publishing. He worked as chief editor and publisher of a major Czech publishing house, before founding his own. Ruzicka currently resides in Brno, Czechia.

Tomas Tuma is a Czech freelance illustrator, photographer, and programmer. He has authored many educational adventure books for children, where he popularizes modern technologies. He studied English and Art Education and enjoys walking in the woods. He currently resides in the Czech Republic.