I Wonder Why(Small) Romans Wore Togas Kf

Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this book combines cartoons with facts and simple analogies to provide an introduction to life in Ancient Rome. Carefully pitched at children aged five and over, the facts in the book are presented in a lively style. Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Grade 2-4?These introductions to ancient Greece and Rome present information in a question-and-answer format. Double-page spreads include a large, full-color illustration; two or three related questions and answers; and small cartoons with captions that provide more details and sometimes humorous anecdotes. The texts are descriptive and easy to understand. Sections cover everyday life, customs, religion, government, famous people, military life, etc. One minor error in Romans?the author presents a story about the holy geese that lived on Capitoline Hill and how they warned citizens of an enemy attack by quacking. Otherwise, these titles are eye-catching grabbers that entertain and may inspire readers to move on to further reading about ancient cultures. Not enough information for school reports, but good material for browsers.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Fiona MacDonald authored the books "'I Wonder Why the Romans Wore Togas: and Other Questions About Ancient Rome"' published in 1997 and "'I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples and Other Questions About Ancient Greece"'. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.