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Simonetta Carr

http://simonetta-carr.blogspot.com/
Simonetta Carr studied secondary education at Liceo Classico and art at the School for Applied Arts at Castello Sforzesco, both in Milan, Italy. She has translated several books from English into Italian and has written for newspapers and magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan Italy, the Jordan Times, Bangkok Post, Arab-American Business, and Modern Reformation. She is the author of the Michelangelo for Kids, and Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, which includes John Calvin, Augustine of Hippo, and others.
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Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors
Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors (4 Formats) ›
By Simonetta Carr
Trade Paper Price 18.99

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Published Aug 2019

Explore ancient Rome and its neighbors through hands-on activities! This engaging resource introduces young readers to the fascinating cultures of the ancient Romans, Etruscans, Celts, and Carthaginians, revealing their lasting impact on our world.

Ancient Romans and Their Neighbors brings history to life with over 30 hands-on projects, inviting young archaeologists to build a Roman road, create Celtic jewelry, and even cook ancient recipes. Discover the daily lives, customs, and achievements of these remarkable Mediterranean cultures, and understand their influence on language, buildings, laws, and concepts of liberty and citizenship.

Perfect for ages 9 and up, this activity guide combines historical insights with creative activities, making learning an exciting adventure. Uncover the secrets of the ancient world and gain a deeper appreciation for the civilizations that shaped our own. Get ready to explore, create, and discover the wonders of the past!

Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids
Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids (4 Formats) ›
By Simonetta Carr
Trade Paper Price 18.99

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Published Jul 2018

This fascinating biography captures the excitement of Cleopatra’s story and leads readers to draw their own conclusions. Photos, maps, charts, sidebars, and a time line enrich the book, while 21 hands-on, interdisciplinary activities allow kids to step back in time and try their hand at Egyptian art and poetry and to experience how Egyptians freshened their breath, transported heavy obelisks, and much more.
J.R.R. Tolkien for Kids
J.R.R. Tolkien for Kids (4 Formats) ›
By Simonetta Carr
Trade Paper Price 18.99

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Published Aug 2021

Introduce a new generation of readers to the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.
 
J. R. R. Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds and helps kids discover how he could see them. Explore the personal experiences and subjects that inspired Tolkien's stories through hands-on activities, and learn how he influenced his contemporaries as well as later writers—like you!
 
• Make a Shadowy Dragon Come to Life
• Make a Batch of Marmalade
• Rewrite an Ancient Tale
• Invent a New Code
• Paint an Enchanted Forest
• Draw a Map for a Story
• Make Mushroom Toast
• Turn Your Friends into Heroes
 
Discover who Tolkien was, not only as a writer, but also as a soldier, researcher, teacher, friend, husband, and father.

Michelangelo for Kids
Michelangelo for Kids (4 Formats) ›
By Simonetta Carr
Trade Paper Price 18.99

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Published Jul 2016

Art historian Simonetta Carr draws on recent scholarship that challenges the traditional view of Michelangelo as a recluse. Readers will also learn about the complex and fluid era of the Italian Renaissance and how the times affected his life and work.  Lavish photos, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further readings add value, while 21 hands-on activities help young readers identify with the artist and his work.