Engineering the Colosseum
From the Series Building by Design Set 1
The Colosseum, the greatest arena of the ancient Roman world, still stands in Rome, Italy, nearly 2,000 years after its construction. Engineering the Colosseum studies how ancient designers put the structure together, what kinds of events were held there, and how modern conservationists are protecting and restoring the building today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF051120, JNF005000, JNF051130 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Core Library |
| Series | Building by Design |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Lexile | 780 |
| ISBN | 9781532111648 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-09-01 |
| Author | Yvette LaPierre |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Primary-source text, Reviewed, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 624 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.5 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 191137 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Building by Design – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series is comprehensive, and the definitions and explanations of complex scientific and engineering topics are suitable for middle school readers. It will facilitate students’ understanding of why each of these structures is unique and its importance in fulfilling the needs and goals of the society that built it.