How many miles did Roman soldiers walk in a day? Which pungent food did they eat to stay healthy? What is a strigil and what did the Romans use it for? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Ancient Rome, which features photographs of Roman artifacts and relics, as well as maps and illustrations depicting the structure of their society, from slaves to emperors. This book explores every facet of Ancient Rome's iconic culture, including its many gods and goddesses, its Roman numeral counting system, and its most well-known architectural features, like domes, columns, and arches. From temples to togas, DKfindout! Ancient Rome details this civilization's lasting impact in a unique and fun way.

Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.