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The book recreates the lost world of Pompeii and -- based on archaeological detective work -- discribes how Eros the steward might have lived and how he came to die in his master's house.
Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!
A Step 4 HISTORY reader. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town is rediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastating moment in history, in an accessible, attractive package."--Publishers Weekly. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence. With full-color illustrations.
Describes the destruction of Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and how its rediscovery nearly 1700 years later provided information about life in the Roman Empire.
Recounts the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city of Pompeii under volcanic ash, describes what daily life was like in the city, and discusses the excavation of the archaeological site
Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius—the volcano that led to its ultimate doom. The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed. This book looks at the rise, fall, and rediscovery of the great city of Pompeii.
***Please note that this ebook does not contain the photo insert that appears in the print book.*** The ash of Mt. Vesuvius preserves a living record of the complex and exhilarating society it instantly obliterated two thousand years ago. In this highly readable, lavishly illustrated book, Alex Butterworth and Ray Laurence marshal cutting-edge archaeological reconstructions and a vibrant historical tradition dating to Pliny and Tacitus; they present a richly textured portrait of a society not altogether unlike ours, composed of individuals ordinary and extraordinary who pursued commerce, politics, family and pleasure in the shadow of a killer volcano. Deeply resonant in a world still at the mercy of natural disaster, Pompeii recreates life as experienced in the city, and those frantic, awful hours in AD 79 that wiped the bustling city from the face of the earth.
Uses a fictionalized account of the life of the steward of an important estate to describe the ancient Italian city of Pompeii and what happened to it during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Jinkies! A spooky spirit is haunting the buried city of Pompeii. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient city, learn about the Romans who called Pompeii home, and discover what happened that fateful day that changed everything.
Jinkies! A spooky spirit is haunting the buried city of Pompeii. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient city, learn about the Romans who called Pompeii home, and discover what happened that fateful day that changed everything.