Describes the destruction of the city of Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.
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The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants. The disaster left thousands dead, and Pompeii was no more than a memory for almost 1,700 years. In 1748, explorers rediscovered the port city with intact buildings and beautiful mosaics. This easy-to-read account is gripping and includes photos of the ruins.
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ISBN–13: 9780448479071
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: Mar-2014
Pages: 105
Lexile Level: 0940
Ages: 08 - 12
BISAC Categories: Activity Books General , Social Science Politics & Government , History United States - General