El gran libro sobre Roma

Overview

With a spectacular pop-up of the Coliseum as its centerpiece, this interactive book places young readers in ancient Rome as few others do. Children are able to explore the port or walk down the street of a Roman city, visit an authentic Roman bath, and take in the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Coliseum. The military might of the Roman Empire is also highlighted in the book, which explains how legions were organized and which encourages kids to put their strategic abilities to the test by playing the Gallic Wars. This hands-on book also includes four board games with all of the corresponding pieces, ensuring that history is never boring.

Con un espectacular pop-up del Coliseo como elemento central, este libro interactivo traslada a los jóvenes lectores a la antigua Roma como pocos lo logran. Los niños podrán explorar el puerto o pasear por la calle de una ciudad romana, visitar unas auténticas termas romanas y contemplar la impresionante grandeza del Coliseo. El poder militar del Imperio romano también destaca en la obra, donde se explica cómo se organizaban las legiones y se anima a los niños a poner a prueba sus habilidades estratégicas jugando a las guerras de las Galias. Este libro interactivo y práctico incluye además cuatro juegos de mesa con todas sus piezas, garantizando que la historia nunca resulte aburrida.

Author Biography

Pau Joan Hernández is an award-winning writer, a translator, and a critic. He is the author of Egipto and the translator of Yo también decoro. Jordi Vila Declòs is an illustrator whose work has appeared in text books, children’s books, novels, and magazines. He has worked with architectural studies, film production companies, and theater groups.