
The famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that snuffed out life in Pompeii and buried the town has long been a fascinating moment in history for children. This book presents that dramatic story with Mary Pope Osborne's brief text and with stunning frescoes created by Bonnie Christensen, using the same colors, style, and technique as the ancient frescoes unearthed at Pompeii. In addition to the destruction of Pompeii and the rediscovery of the ruins nearly 1,700 years later, the book shows what daily life was like in this prosperous Roman town in the year 79 A.D. From the Hardcover edition.
Publisher:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
ISBN:
9780375928895
0375928898
9780375828898
0375828893
0375928898
9780375828898
0375828893
Characteristics:
[32] p. :,col. ill., col. map ;,31 cm.
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Add a CommentWhat was life like in Pompeii 2000 years ago, right before Mount Vesuvius erupted and covered the town? Full-page illustrations.