That''s Ancient!

Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe and much of Asia and northern Africa. It''s also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some achievements include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome. Thoroughly researched text covers important social studies concepts. Vibrant images, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance this learning expedition into the past.