Pantheon, The
Publication Information
Author:  Dutemple, Lesley	Illustrator:
Title:  Pantheon, The	Date:  2003
Publisher:  Lerner Publications	City:  Minneapolis, MN
ISBN, paperback:  0-8225-0376-X	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, reference
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies| science
Summary:
Although few records survive to describe the construction of the Pantheon in Rome in A.D. 128, the author uses modern technology and scientific problem solving to carefully explain and illustrate the construction feat.
Teaching Ideas:
Together classmates could list the steps in the construction. Then individual students might choose one aspect of the construction to research and examine more closely before explaining aloud or in writing. The characterization of Hadrian offers interesting material for writing a character sketch. Especially interested students can explore the suggested web sites and compare the dome of the Pantheon with Brunelleschi's dome of the cathedral of Florence. Since no glossary is provided, learners may want to keep a vocabulary list while reading.
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