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THE ATLAS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD

Name: THE ATLAS OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD
Author: Pieri Bardi
ISBN: 0-87226-369-X

ANCIENT GREECE AND ANCIENT ROME

by Pieri Bardi & illustrated by Matteo Chesi & Ferruccio Cucchiarini ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 1998

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An overview of the classical world that ranges from the Minoan civilizations (about 2000 b.c.) to the fall of the Roman Empire in a.d. 476. Bardi covers so much by providing a little information on a lot of subjects, conveyed mostly in pictures and captions. Greek and Roman statesmen, colonies, trade, political systems, war, culture, and daily life are covered. Some highlights include a map of Rome (with notable buildings keyed), an explanation of Greek contributions to science and literature, and a few pages on Etruscan civilization. The illustrations are high-quality and include small but clear reproductions of hundreds of artifacts. While this is an excellent visual reference for classical studies, with sweeping coverage, the text lacks the arresting qualities of a good narrative. (maps, diagrams, chronology, index) (Nonfiction. 8-10)

Pub Date: Feb. 1, 1998

ISBN: 0-87226-369-X

Page Count: 64

Publisher: N/A

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Dec. 15, 1997

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CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

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DAWN TO DUSK IN THE GALAPAGOS

FLIGHTLESS BIRDS, SWIMMING LIZARDS, AND OTHER FASCINATING CREATURES

by Rita Golden Gelman & illustrated by Tui De Roy ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 1, 1991

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Formed over eons by lava boiling up from the sea floor, the rocky Galapagos are inhabited by an odd assortment of plants and animals that have developed peculiar adaptations for survival; e.g., dark-skinned iguanas, able to spend more time in cold water searching for food, ``evolved into a new type of iguana—the marine iguana.'' Crisp, clear close-up photos in full color add to the appeal, but lack captions and scale. An attractive introduction to evolution and to some unusual life forms. Scientific names not given; no index. (Nonfiction. 8-10)

Pub Date: May 1, 1991

ISBN: 0-316-30739-4

Page Count: 48

Publisher: Little, Brown

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1991

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CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

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DOODLER DOODLING
by Rita Golden Gelman & illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

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SQUIRREL WATCHING

by Miriam Schlein & photographed by Marjorie Pillar ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 30, 1992

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A well-known author of nature books considers different kinds of squirrels, how they behave, and what they look like; the book includes many indifferent b&w photos and a slightly easier text than Bare's Tree Squirrels (1983). Overall, Bare's book is superior: unlike Schlein's, it gives scientific names for the squirrels described, and it has a more extensive index and clearer, more interesting photos. Schlein's is acceptable as an additional purchase. Brief bibliography; index. (Nonfiction. 8-10)