A once-famous Italian juggler, now old and a beggar, gives one final performance before a statue of Our Lady and the Holy Child.

Cleverly shows how Leonardo's ideas foreshadowed modern inventions. At once an artist, inventor, engineer, and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci wrote and drew detailed descriptions of what would later become hang gliders, automobiles, robots, and much more.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Italy – home of the majestic Italian Alps and Apennines, the iconic Colosseum, and the ruins of Pompeii. Readers will learn about Italy's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Italy's...

This volume explores Italy's customs and culture.

Who hasn't been to an Italian restaurant? Few nationalities celebrate and share their food traditions more than people from Italy. Inside, read how immigration to America and other nations spurred the now-worldwide popularity of Italian food. Also, find out how Italian immigrant families continue to use the table as their community gathering place. No matter where they come from, people living together have a long history of sharing meals, eating...

"Engaging images accompany information about Craco. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for doing something that all buildings should be built to do: stay up! Learn all about the tower, why it leans, why it was built, and how to visit and enjoy it in this engaging text. Present-day and historical photographs help draw readers in, and the fun fact format gives young readers an accessible way to learn all about this Italian architectural blunder (or masterpiece!). --

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Colosseum while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children...