Bibliograph

What was Pompeii?, by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by John Hinderliter

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What was Pompeii?, by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by John Hinderliter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and filmography (page 105)

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What was Pompeii?

Nature of contents

filmographiesbibliography

Oclc number

852221912

Responsibility statement

by Jim O'Connor ; illustrated by John Hinderliter

Series statement

What was...?

Summary

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

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