City A Story of Roman Planning and Construction

This acclaimed nonfiction work by David Macaulay offers a detailed, visually rich exploration of how ancient Romans planned and constructed their cities. Through magnificent, intricate illustrations and clear text, it covers everything from surveying land and building roads to designing temples, forums, and aqueducts. It's an excellent resource for children aged 4-11, sparking curiosity about history, engineering, and architecture. Parents will appreciate its educational depth and Macaulay's signature ability to make complex processes accessible and engaging.

Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of David Macaulay's books. Whether chronicling the monumental achievements of past civilizations or satirizing modern architecture, he is concerned above all in how constructions are made and what their effects are on people and their lives.