Pompeii: Lost and Found
by Mary Pope Osborne
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Author: Mary Pope OsborneIllustrator: Bonnie Christensen
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-01-10
ISBN: 0375828893
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: Great book for elementary students
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a nicely-illustrated (fresco painting style pictures) picture book depicting the history of the town of Pompeii and its destruction via volcanic eruption. The book is large size with pictures each page, medium amount of text, thus appealing and not overwhelming to early elementary students. I used it with a 2nd grader, who was easily able to read it independently. The content was realistic without being overly explicit to those kids who may be sensitive to content regarding death of people and animals. It does not gloss over the fact that many died, but does it considerately, I thought. The whole book is framed by describing the archeological discovery of the town, which helps the children understand it occurred far in the past, and it was real (not just a fictional storybook).
Summary of Pompeii: Lost and Found
The famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that snuffed out life in Pompeii and buried the town has long been a fascinating moment in history for children. This book presents that dramatic story with Mary Pope Osborne?s brief text and with stunning frescoes created by Bonnie Christensen, using the same colors, style, and technique as the ancient frescoes unearthed at Pompeii. In addition to the destruction of Pompeii and the rediscovery of the ruins nearly 1,700 years later, the book shows what daily life was like in this prosperous Roman town in the year 79 A.D.Ancient Books
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