| Escape from Pompeii Contributor(s): Balit, Christina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845070593 ISBN-13: 9781845070595 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Ancient Civilizations - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.7" W x 9.7" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 73095 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Travel back in time to view the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. Join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. Heading for the harbor, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii. Although this book handles the sensitive subject of a tragic natural disaster, this book perfectly pitched for years 2 and 3. It is great in explaining the daily life of Romans from a child's point of view. Perfect for first and second graders, studying the Romans in school. |