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The city of Pompeii

Examines the volcano named Vesuvius that erupted in 79 A.D. in Pompeii, an extinct city.

What was Pompeii?

2014
Text and illustrations look at the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

In the shadow of the volcano

Discovering that a reawakened Mount Vesuvius is about to erupt, a modern volcanologist and her son warn a reluctant mayor to cancel a festival and evacuate villagers in time, in a story complemented by diary entries, recipes, and poems.

Vacation under the volcano #13

Magic Tree House
1998
Their magic tree house takes Annie and Jack to Pompeii just as Vesuvius is about to erupt, and they must find a Roman scroll before everything is covered with burning ash.

I Survived

The destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
2014
"During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?" --.

Vacation Under the Volcano

[Traditional Chinese version]
2006
The magic tree house takes Annie and Jack to Pompeii just as Vesuvius is about to erupt, and they must find a Roman scroll before everything is covered with burning ash. Presented in English and Chinese.

Peril in Pompeii!

Nickolas Flux and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
2015
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the eruption of Mount Vesuvius"--Provided by publisher.

Peril in Pompeii!

Nickolas Flux and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the eruption of Mount Vesuvius"--.

Secrets of Pompeii

buried city of ancient Rome
"Describes the archeological wonder of Pompeii, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation"--.

Secrets of Pompeii

buried city of ancient Rome
2015
"Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!"--Provided by the publisher.

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