Explore 360° Pompeii: Be Transported Back in Time with a Breathtaking 3D Tour
Language: English
Published by B.E.S. Publishing, 2015
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More than 1,900 years ago, the Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time when the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the city, and everyone in it, under layers of ash. Today, millions are gripped by the dramatic story of the sudden destruction of the town, and the fascinating preservation of the people and animals who were there when it happened. Explore 360 Pompeii offers an in-depth look at life in the city before, during, and after the eruption. Young readers will be amazed by: Spectacular fold-out artwork of Pompeii before and after the destructionSpreads with stunning 3D features illustrating the city's tavern, forum, public baths, amphitheater, bakery, and moreA historical review of Pompeii, from what daily life was like in the town to the eruption of the volcano to the discovery of the buried city in the 1800sEnclosed with the book is a fabulous CD-ROM with 3D model animations that will take viewers on a meticulously detailed tour of Pompeii, giving them a taste of what life was like in the city and putting them at the heart of the action. Approximately 125 full-color and black and white images throughout. (Ages 8-14).…
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- Title
- Explore 360° Pompeii: Be Transported Back in Time with a Breathtaking 3D Tour
- Author
- Peter Chrisp
- Publisher
- B.E.S. Publishing
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0764167669
- ISBN 13
- 9780764167669
- Illustrator
- Vongprachanh, Somchith
Enclosed with the book is a fabulous CD-ROM with 3D model animations that will take viewers on a meticulously detailed tour of Pompeii, giving them a taste of what life was like in the city and putting them at the heart of the action. Approximately 125 full-color and black and white images throughout. (Ages 8-14)
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--travelforkids.com
"Young readers will be amazed."
--Museum Store
"Explore 360 Pompeii is a feast for the eyes. The book is filled with beautiful pictures from the past. While it is a bit disconcerting to know that Pompeii was destroyed yet preserved, the photos are stunning. This is a great source to add to an ancient history course or just to read for the wonder of it. Barron's 360 series brings media and photography together. Pompeii allows kids (adults too) to discover the incredible city and the everyday life of her citizens."
--Night Owl Reviews
"This gorgeous picture book tells the story with a wonderful collection of photographs and illustrations strewn across every page, with well-written snippets of text and pertinent quotes sharing the space. The illustrations have good detail and will give youngsters a feeling of really being there. This is a great introduction to this moment in history. Not only will young children enjoy it, but older brothers and sisters will want to spend time with it as well."
--San Francisco Book Review, sanfranciscobookreview.com
"This attractive title is a graphic catalog of the well-preserved ruins of the doomed city of Pompeii. Vongprachanh's digital renderings of Roman architecture are spectacular. This title soars visually. An accompanying CD provides three-dimensional reconstructions of six Pompeiian architectural spaces, making it a great addition that will interest even the most reluctant students. VERDICT A beautiful and fascinating learning tool for Roman architecture and art history."
--School Library Journal
"Explore 360 Pompeii is a gem of a book, with pages of historical facts, illustrations and amazing photographs. The quality of the book alone, including its printing, photographs and drawings should be enough to make anyone want to buy it. The text is well written, fascinating and enlightening. Then add to that the phenomenal CD offering a mesmerizing 3D interactive experience that will capture any child's attention, and you've got a wonderfully unique learning experience. How the publisher can offer all this for a mere $18.99 retail price is beyond me. It's so important that our children learn about geography and culture, and Explore 360 Pompeii is the perfect way to do that This is not your every day nonfiction book. Rather it is a book to be treasured and a testament to the quality and care that goes into Barron's Educational titles to educate our children."
--smartbooksforsmartkids.com
"This oversize, slim volume offers a colorful, abundantly illustrated primer to ancient Pompeii's fascinating history. Following a brief overview, spreads highlight the 79 CE Mount Vesuvius eruption that buried the city under ash, describe the nineteenth-century archaeological excavations, and then focus on Pompeii and Roman life pre-eruption, including architecture, daily life, government, and arts, as well as ongoing preservation issues. Straightforward prose incorporates occasional Latin terms, which are defined in context, while sidebars and text boxes add literary quotations and facts, such as how the plaster casts of Pompeii's victims were made in the nineteenth century. There's plenty to intrigue and engage those interested in Pompeii and early Roman times. An accompanying CD-ROM provides interactive, 3-D views of some of the book's digitally re-created places and buildings."
--Booklist
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