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Description
This book describes life in the Renaissance period written in the form of a travel guide, providing facts about the civilization, including tips on travel, food, shelter, attractions, shopping, health, and safety.
Quick Summary
Ever wish you could hop in a time machine and explore the Renaissance without a textbook? This quirky guide flips the era into a travel handbook, complete with tips on where to snag the best gelato, how to dodge the plague, and which art masterpieces you absolutely have to see. The tone is witty and a little irreverent, so it'll keep middle graders laughing while they actually learn about Medici politics, inventions, and daily life. Kids who love quirky nonfiction, or anyone who gets a kick out of humor mixed with history, will find it hard to put down. Parents can feel good about the solid facts packed into each short section, and there's just enough goofy advice to keep the tone light without being scary. The book works especially well for reluctant readers because each page is a quick, punchy snippet rather than a long story. If you enjoy the playful, fact-filled style of other Freestyle titles like *Ancient Egypt: A Freestyle Guide*, you'll love this one too.