Bodies from the Ash: Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii Contributor(s): Deem, James M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618473084 ISBN-13: 9780618473083 Publisher: Clarion Books
This item is available now at an even better price in our Bargain Bin! Go There Now! Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2005 * Out of Print * Annotation: In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was nothing more than a mountain. But Vesuvius was a volcano. And on the morning of August 24, A.D. 79, Vesuvius began to erupt. Within twenty-four hours, the entire city of Pompeii--and many of its citizens--had been utterly annihilated. It was not until hundreds of years later that Pompeii saw daylight again, as archaeological excavations began to unearth what had been buried under layers of volcanic rubble. Digging crews expected to find buildings and jewelry and other treasures, but they found something unexpected, too: the imprints of lost Pompeiians, their deaths captured as if by photographic images in volcanic ash. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Earthquakes & Volcanoes |
Dewey: 937.7 |
LCCN: 2004026553 |
Age Level: 10-12 |
Grade Level: 5-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1120(Not Available) |
Guided Reading: V (Grade 5) |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 11.2" W x 9.1" L (1.15 lbs) 64 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Awards: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2007 Beehive Awards, Nominee, Informational, 2008 Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 6-8, 2008 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2005 pg. 1135 Booklist 11/01/2005 pg. 39 School Library Journal 12/01/2005 pg. 164 SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 44 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2005 pg. 175 - Recommended Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2006 pg. 99 ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/01/2006 pg. 6 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 178 - Superior,Well Above Average Science Books & Films 01/01/2007 pg. 28 Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2008 pg. 9 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 103280 Reading Level: 8.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
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Publisher Description: In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was nothing more than a mountain. But Vesuvius was a volcano. And on the morning of August 24, A.D. 79, Vesuvius began to erupt. Within twenty-four hours, the entire city of Pompeii--and many of its citizens--had been utterly annihilated. It was not until hundreds of years later that Pompeii saw daylight again, as archaeological excavations began to unearth what had been buried under layers of volcanic rubble. Digging crews expected to find buildings and jewelry and other treasures, but they found something unexpected, too: the imprints of lost Pompeiians, their deaths captured as if by photographic images in volcanic ash. |
Contributor Bio(s): Deem, James M.: - James M. Deem is the author of numerous books for young readers, including 3 NB of Julian Drew, Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Rediscovery of the Past, and Faces From the Past. Mr. Deem lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona. |
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