Pompeii AD 79 (Raintree: When Disaster Struck) - Hardcover

Vicky Parker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1406202908 ISBN 13: 9781406202908

Publisher: Raintree Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

Pompeii was in one of the most crowded parts of Italy. In the busy town there were housed, shops, workshops, a theatre, temples, sports grounds, and even a swimming pool. Then a massive volcanic eruption destroyed it all. The town lay buried for centuries before diggers exposed secrets of ancient Roman life. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this exciting read about life in ancient Roman times. This book explains how archaeologists have pieced together the evidence of the eruption.

About this title

Synopsis

This thrilling new series takes a detailed look at a number of man-made and natural disasters that have occurred throughout history. In each title a captivating story unfolds chapter by chapter, with lots of emphasis on the human stories. It features a variety of text types including personal accounts, newspaper reports and timelines. It links to a range of curriculum subjects. It presents ideas for finding out more facilitates the teaching of research skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406202908
• ISBN 13: 9781406202908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56