David Macaulay
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Engineering & Technology
- Chemistry & Materials
- Maker / Problem-Solving
- Story / Adventure
City walks through the planning and construction of a Roman city in detailed sequential illustrations. Streets, public buildings, tools, materials, and civil-engineering choices become the visible events of a city taking shape rather than a detached list of Roman facts.
The science inside
- Engineering & Design
- Inventions
- Materials
Your child will meet:
- City planning organizes structures and routes so many people can move, work, gather, and receive services.
- Civil engineering coordinates foundations, roads, buildings, drainage, materials, tools, and labor as connected systems.
- A construction sequence reflects dependencies because later work relies on measurements and structures completed earlier.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
Award-winning author-illustrator David Macaulay brings readers into a beautiful exploration of Roman buildings and construction. With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization.
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