Books About Pompeii

The Best Pompeii Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about pompeii? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Pompeii

Pompeii...Buried Alive!
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1987

Pompeii...Buried Alive!

Witness Mount Vesuvius's eruption and its buried secrets revealed centuries later.

48 pages· 1,544 words· Est. 18 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,654 ratings
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Paperback
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.
The Last Days of Pompeii
Graphic Nov.
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$1498
Chapter Book · 2016

The Last Days of Pompeii

Lives and rivalries collide as a volcano threatens an ancient city.

52 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 2,649 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In ancient Pompeii, friends, lovers, and rivals go about their lives in the days before Mount Vesuvius erupts. This Classics Illustrated comic adaptation of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's novel tells the story in full color and adds a biography of the author, theme discussions, and study questions.
Volcanoes
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006

Volcanoes

Discover the fiery secrets of erupting volcanoes and their explosive power.

32 pages· 1,212 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Uncover the explosive world of volcanoes, where fiery lava rivers and deadly ash clouds shape the earth. Explore how these natural wonders create islands and connect to hot springs and geysers. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about the planet's most dramatic phenomena, this book offers a thrilling glimpse into the power and mystery of volcanic eruptions. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how do these forces of nature impact our world? Dive into a world of steaming springs and erupting mountains to find out.