I Was There: The Buried City of Pompeii
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Book Overview
Two thousand years ago, by the Bay of Naples, the town of Pompeii was completely buried under volcanic ash and molten rock when the volcano Vesuvius exploded. About seventy years ago, archaeologists... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0786802855
ISBN13:9780786802852
Release Date:October 1997
Publisher:Hyperion Books
Length:48 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 11.3"
Age Range:9 to 13 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 8
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
An Interesting Look at Pompeii
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is a very nice explanation of what it must have been like for one man whose body was found buried at Pompeii during the volcanic eruption. How people probably had very little understanding of volcanos and how dangerous they could be. People in Pompeii were used to earthquakes so they didn't become as concerned as they should have before the full eruption took place. When it finally became clear how bad it could be, people had a choice of leaving their homes and trying to flee under horrific circumstances or being somewhat protected inside their homes and buildings. Those who fled successfully survived but many died fleeing and everyone died who stayed.
The Buried City of Pompeii
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I read, The Buried City of Pompeii. It told the story of the ancient volcanoe Vesuvious through the eyes of Eros, one of the skeletons in the stewards quarters of The House of the Menander. The auther writes about Eros' day, as well as what happened after the city was buried. It has good pictures. There are some ancient artifacts, some old photos, and some new ones of the area after the erruption.
What a blast!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Omigosh, this book is fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about it! This brings history to life like nothing I've ever seen. Combining photographs of the ruins with detailed paintings of the fictitious characters, I Was There takes you back in time from the first page. My 6-year-old was completely captivated by the story of Eros and his daughter, which not only gives a very plausible suggestion for the findings at real-life "house of Menander," but also explains much about ancient Roman life along the way--from baths to markets to clothing and food. This is a MUST for any young student of antiquity or future tourist of Italy.
A Really Cool Story!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The pictures were really great. I really liked the painting of Eros when he went to the baths, and the photographs when they were digging for Pompeii. I really liked Sylvia, Eros' daughter. She is my age (six). They have found the remains of a priest's lunch (berries and nuts) and five REALLY old eggs. I'd like to find Sylvia's ring when we go to Pompeii this spring. (Hey, that rhymes!)
good.....great!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
No one nows what to do.Mt.Vesuvius is erupting!Ash is buried on the city of Pompeii.A boy named Pliny see's the black cluod coming out of Vesuvius.My favorite book...........The buried city of Pompeii.
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