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1) Pompeii
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c1989
Description
Describes the destruction of the city of Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, and how its rediscovery nearly 1700 years later provided information about life in the Roman Empire.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Details the events that occurred when Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried Pompeii in 79 A.D., focusing on how this information was deduced from the skeletons found by archaeologists at the site. In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was nothing more than a mountain. But Vesuvius was a volcano. And on the morning of August 24, A.D. 79, Vesuvius...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to piece together what life was like for these Roman people. This title delves into who found these buried cities and what was involved in uncovering Pompeii s past. Brightly colored photographs and informational sidebars give readers the tools to become...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Ash rained down like burning snowflakes. There was nowhere to run and hide for the residents of Pompeii after Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. Follow along with the true story of a doomed city pummeled with pumice and molten rock. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--
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