Let's Visit Rome! (Adventures of Bella and Harry, 8) - Hardcover

Manzione, Lisa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1937616088 ISBN 13: 9781937616083

Publisher: Bella & Harry Llc, 2013

Synopsis

Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Rome and see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and other sites.  Along the way, local cuisine (such as spaghetti and meatballs) and basic Italian words are introduced to the reader.

The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a picture book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry and their family, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities.  The “Bella & Harry” series is intended to be an informative, interactive and exciting way to introduce children to travel, different countries, customs, history and landmarks with the educational value of this book cleverly disguised amidst dozens of illustrated pages which are sure to win the hearts of young readers.

Please visit our website for coloring pages, lesson plans and other suggested extensions to accompany this title. Reading levels and other metrics are also available on the website. As our titles span cities all over the globe, think of the Bella and Harry series as the perfect starting point (or companion piece) for many homeschooling lessons. Each book offers a brief overview of different areas around the world allowing you and your child the opportunity to explore the world from the comfort of your own home.

Additional support materials (activities), with varying levels of difficulty, can be found on the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) website in their Literacy Central section.

Traveling the world with these two cute and cuddly Chihuahuas will allow the young reader to gain an appreciation of the world and its cultural diversity.

Happy Travels from Bella Boo and Harry too!!!

About this title

About the Author

Author: Lisa Manzione
The Bella and Harry series of children's books is Lisa Manzione's first foray into children's fiction writing. As a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Lisa's entrance into the field of literature is one she has eagerly awaited and is very passionate about. As the daughter of a single parent who worked for a major airline, Lisa's exposure to (and interest in) travel began at an early age. Later in life, as Lisa's own children grew up and her love of animals continued, the idea for the Bella and Harry series was born.

Illustrator: Kristine Lucco
Born in rural Pennsylvania, Kristine's passion for art began at a young age. This interest in art continued and ultimately led Kristine to study at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Now a mother of two avid junior readers, Kristine’s unique talent and particular flair for children’s themes has evolved quite naturally into the world of children’s books and illustrations. She is quick to credit her own children for inspiring this phase of her art, as it is often conceived by seeing the characters and places through their eyes.
In addition to her work on the Bella and Harry series, Kristine has also illustrated the most recently recognized children’s book, “Wacky Jacky, The True Story of an Unlikely Beauty Queen”.

From the Back Cover

The Adventures of Bella and Harry is a picture book series that chronicles the escapades of a pup named Bella, her little brother Harry and their family, who travel the world exploring the sights and sounds of new, exciting cities. Traveling the world with these two cute and cuddly Chihuahuas will allow the young reader to gain an appreciation of the world and its cultural diversity.

The "Bella and Harry" series is intended to be an informative, interactive and exciting ay to introduce children to travel, different countries, customs, history and landmarks. The series was created to encourage exploration of locations both domestically and internationally.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

"Our fist stop is the Flavian Amphitheater, more commonly known as the Roman Colosseum. Today, the Colosseum is one of the most visited sites in Rome. The Coloseum is in ruins now, mosly becausee of earthquakes and stone robbers. Most people believe the Colosseum is one of the best buildings ever built by the Romans. The building is about 2,000 years old. It's an 'amphitheater', which means the building is usually oval or round, and there is no roof covering the center area of the theater."

"Harry, Circus Maximus is not a circus with animals or games. Circus Maximus was a place for chaiot races long ago. It was the first and largest stadium in Rome. It measures about 2,050 feet long ... or about 342 average lions ... standing tail to tail."

"We are going to have lunch at Piazza Navona today. The piazza, or open square, has a big fountain, whcih has one obelisk (a four sided, tall stone) in the middle of the fountain."

Edition details

• Publisher: Bella & Harry Llc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1937616088
• ISBN 13: 9781937616083
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Lucco Kristine
• Number of pages: 35