About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about how people lived in the past or expresses a desire to travel the world. This creative guide uses a clever 'travel brochure' format to transport readers to Rome in 118 A.D., covering everything from what kids wore to school to how the Roman army functioned. It is a fantastic tool for sparking historical imagination and curiosity. Written with the playful tone characteristic of Usborne books, it makes complex social history accessible and fun for elementary and middle schoolers. It is particularly effective for children who might find traditional textbooks dry, as it frames history as a living, breathing adventure. The tone is light and informative, making it a safe choice for independent reading or a shared exploration of ancient civilizations.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles historical violence (gladiators and the army) with a secular, matter-of-fact tone. Slavery is mentioned as a historical reality of the era without deep moral interrogation, which may require parent context. There is no focus on death or trauma, but rather the logistics of ancient society.
