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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987 · Est. 18 min read
Pompeii...Buried Alive!
By National Geographic Learning
Witness Mount Vesuvius's eruption and its buried secrets revealed centuries later.
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48 pages· 1,544 words· Est. 18 min read
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Bookroo's summary
Journey back 2,000 years to a bustling village at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Experience the catastrophic eruption that froze life in an instant. Centuries later, uncover the buried town's secrets and marvel at the stories hidden beneath the ash. This vivid tale captures a moment of history, blending drama and discovery for young readers eager to explore the past.
From the publisher
Illus. in full color. “The drama of natural disasters provides primematerial to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account ofthe eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, theeruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town isrediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastatingmoment in history, in an accessible, attractive package.”– “Publishers Weekly. “
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,544
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 8430
Publication
- Published
- October 12, 1987
- First published
- September 1, 1987
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780394888668
- LCCN
- 2002013645
- OCLC
- 50583387
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