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Pompeii

by Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne   |  Ages 8-11
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A glimpse into the tragic and fascinating city of Pompeii.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, as it provides a vivid and detailed account of the everyday life in Pompeii right before the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It captures the essence of the city, its destruction, and the rediscovery in the nineteenth century. Readers will be engrossed in the tragic events and marvel at the preservation of ancient Roman life uncovered in Pompeii's ruins.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Pompeii

by Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne   |  Ages 8-11
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$13.42  

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ISBN: 9780746068328
Authors: Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Date of Publication: 2006-03-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 83 readers)

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A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. The Usborne Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University.
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A glimpse into the tragic and fascinating city of Pompeii.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, as it provides a vivid and detailed account of the everyday life in Pompeii right before the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It captures the essence of the city, its destruction, and the rediscovery in the nineteenth century. Readers will be engrossed in the tragic events and marvel at the preservation of ancient Roman life uncovered in Pompeii's ruins.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.