Pompeii...Buried Alive!
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987 · Est. 18 min read

Pompeii...Buried Alive!

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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· 520L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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