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Why we LOVE this product!
Usborne's See Inside series is one of its best-loved, and history is where it shines: lifting a flap to see inside a Roman bathhouse or under the Colosseum floor is far more memorable than reading about it.
The scenes are carefully researched, and the board pages are built to last.
Two things to weigh: at 16 pages it is an introduction, and the flaps need gentle hands from younger siblings.
Description
SKU:
9781836053088
See Inside Ancient Rome by Katie Daynes, illustrated by David Hancock and Barry Ablett (Usborne), is a 16-page lift-the-flap board book with over 50 flaps that reveal carefully researched scenes of Roman life, from the Forum and the baths to a villa party and gladiators at the Colosseum.
What's inside
- 16 sturdy board pages
- Over 50 flaps to lift
- Detailed illustrated scenes: the city, the streets, the baths, a rich family's home, the army and the games
How it works
Each spread is a busy scene of Roman life. Lifting flaps reveals what is going on behind walls, under the streets or inside buildings, with short facts.
What kids learn
- History: daily life, work, food and entertainment in Ancient Rome
- Civilization: government, the army and engineering such as roads and baths
- Reading: short facts to read alone or together
Good to know before you buy
- Age: Usborne lists ages 6 and up; stores list 6 to 9.
- Edition: this is the new U.S. board book edition (2026).
- Price: $15.99 at Barnes & Noble when we checked.
Who it's for
Kids 6 to 9 who are curious about gladiators and ancient history, and early readers who love lift-the-flap books.
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Learn more!
Learn more about the ancient world
- National Geographic Kids: History: free articles and photos about ancient civilizations and world history
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