Pub Date: January 1, 2026
Lexile Code: 0660
Target Age Group: 06 to 09
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 10.50" L x 7.90" W ( 0.65 lbs) 24 pages
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Description:
Ancient Rome was once the world's most powerful empire, and home to tens of millions of people. Read about Rome's powerful leaders, genius builders, and strong warriors. Learn about their daily lives and the amazing things they did.
Civilizations have existed around the world for centuries. Learn about ancient peoples in the Early Civilizations series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life!
Brief description: Zelda Wagner writes nonfiction books for children of all ages. Her work covers a range of topics from government to sports. She lives in Minnesota.
Review Quotes:
"These short, accessible introductions to ancient civilizations, written for younger readers, deliver substantial factual content. . . . The writing is concise and direct, with brief sections that are easy to absorb without oversimplifying the subject."--School Library Journal
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