Rome: A Fold-out History of the Ancient Civilization in English by Lozzi

by Leigh Grant

Six pop-up scenes of life in Ancient Rome are accordion-folded together to make one diorama. The scenes show the Roman Forum, Roads and Chariots, Gladiator Games, the Gladiators, Daily Life, and Street Life and Entertainment. As you turn each 'page,' you find a brief summary of the topic in English printed on a piece that you pull down to form the 'floor' of an exquisitely machined 3-D pop-up illustration. Each three-dimensional scene is composed of five or more carefully assembled layers. The text includes relevant vocabulary words and concepts for understanding the culture of Ancient Rome. Unfolding this makes Ancient Rome come to life for grade school children. Great for homeschooling - a very appealing introduction that's bound to capture the imagination of young learners. Published in Italy, this hard-to-define piece is destined to become a keepsake that children remember forever. Now available in the U.S. for less than $20.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

6 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005