Aug. 20, 2007
Ancient Rome Book Reviews...and...FREE "Egyptian Mummies Lapbook" Link
Posted in How we are using My Father's World Curriculum
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I've recently visited our local libraries and picked up some good books for the first few weeks of our study of Rome. This years study, titled "Rome to the Reformation" (see My Father's World for more information) begins with a 13 week study of Rome beginning with it's founding. I've enjoyed many of the books I picked up at the library last week to get us started, and I thought I would share some of my favorites. Ancient Rome Revealed, by Peter Chrisp, DK, 2003 ISBN 0-7894-9748-4 This book has some great "see-through pages" that are like looking at a picture from the outside, then opening the page to see the inside. There are great photographs of ancient ruins/relics, and some "re-enacted" illustrations as well that are very life like. A great deal of subject matter is covered from Rome's beginning to Roman life and religion to Roman architecture. Step into the Roman Empire, by Philip Steele, Lorenz Books, 1997 ISBN 1-85967-526-3 The author provides a brief overview of Roman history, and most interesting is the information about daily life. He covers education, fashion, food, homes, country and city life, shopping, trades and crafts, art, science, fun and games, family occasions and more. Also included are craft projects that can be done. There are lots of photographs and artwork throughout as well. Ancient Rome, See Through History, by Simon James, Viking, 1992 ISBN 0-670-84493-4 The highlight of this book are its many wonderfully detailed and brilliantly colored illustrations of Roman life. Many of these illustrations are "see-through" pages that are designed to show the outside of buildings, then the inside when the page is opened. The attention to detail is in these illustrations is phenomenal, and the text is very informative. Drawing History, Ancient Rome, by Elaine Raphael and Don Bolognese, Franklin Watts, 1990 ISBN 0-531-10928-3 An excerpt from the book that explains very well what this book is about: "This book is a guide to the history and art of ancient Rome. The drawings and paintings are based on Roman architecture and sculpture, and the wall paintings and mosaics of ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum (Roman cities)." The drawing instructions are illustrated in 2 to 3 steps, and written instructions are also included. This book will be useful for students adding drawings of Roman architecture, soldiers, people, mosaics, etc. to their notebook pages. A very brief history of the subject matter accompanies the drawing instruction as well as a full color illustration for inspiration. Ancient Rome, by Simon James, Eyewitness Books (DK), 1990 ISBN 0-679-80741-1 As is typical of this book series, Ancient Rome is full of photographs of ancient Roman artifacts ranging from the everyday tools, to art work from the period, to weapons of war, to jewelry, and more. A great look into the life of this civilization through found artifacts. Pompeii, the Day a City was Buried, byMelanie and Christopher Rice, DK Discoveries, 1998 ISBN 0-7894-3419-9 This is probably the best illustrated and most detailed book on Pompeii for kids that I've come across in our local libraries. Not only do the authors tell and illustrate the story of Pompeii, but they also provide some background information on ancient Rome as well as delving into the science of volcanic eruptions. A very well done book which will be well used in our study this year. Pompeii Lost and Found, by Mary Pope Osborne, Borzoi Book, 2006 ISBN 0-375-92889-8 Mary Pope Osborne provides a brief overview of Roman life in the city of Pompeii. The book is more about life in Pompeii than it is about the destruction of the city from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The author also briefly talks about the uncovering of the ruins of the city by archaeologists. The illustrations by Bonnie Christensen are in the style of frescoes, which makes the book even more interesting to view, and introduces your children the art of frescoes. Pompeii: Buried Alive!, by Edith Kunhardt, Random House, 1987 ISBN 0-394-88866-9 This is a "Step Into Reading" book....step 3 for grades 2-3. It is a small chapter book with cartoon like illustrations. This book will probably be required reading for my kids as we study Rome. It covers the destruction of Pompeii, the writings of Pliny (a boy who watched the destruction from across the bay), and the excavations and discoveries of archaeologists many centuries later. That's all for now. There are lots of great books out there, so go grab some for yourself and your kids and dig in! A note for those of you studying Ancient Egypt this year (or in the future): Homeschool E Store is offering the "Egyptian Mummies Lapbook" by In the Hands of a Child for FREE this week! So, get on over there and get yours now (while you are thinking about it). Just click on the link (words in pink) to get there. It's free to set up an account with them if you don't already have one, and you get access to the freebie they offer each week. While you are there you could do a little shopping too, for some of those items you may need for this school year! Blessings, Missy |
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