The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town was rediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastating moment in history, in an accessible, attractive package. Illustrated in full color.
- Type: Paperback ()
- Category: > Home Schooling
- ISBN / UPC: 9780394888668/0394888669
- Publish Date: 1/1/2002
- Item No: 30580
- Vendor: Random House Inc.
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