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Mysteries of Pompeii / Laura Hamilton Waxman.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Ancient mysteriesDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781512440171 (lb : alk. paper)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Mysteries of PompeiiDDC classification:
  • 937 WAX 23
LOC classification:
  • DG70.P7 W39 2018
Summary: Two thousand years ago, disaster struck the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, a deadly cloud of superheated ash, rock, and gas descended on the city and its terrified people. Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for centuries. The thick layer of volcanic ash acted like a time capsule, preserving homes, temples, human remains, and even food. What secrets did this lost city hold? Explore the science being used to solve Pompeii's greatest mysteries―including how the city's people lived and died. Compare what we know with some of the more fantastic myths about the buried city of Pompeii.
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Non Fiction MVS Library Children's Room G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) 937 WAX (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4008311
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937 LAN The Roman News 937 MAC The Romans 937 REE The Romans: builders of an empire 937 WAX Mysteries of Pompeii / 937.6 ROS Colosseum / 937.7 HUM Pompeii : 938 ANC Ancient Greece

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Two thousand years ago, disaster struck the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, a deadly cloud of superheated ash, rock, and gas descended on the city and its terrified people. Pompeii lay buried and forgotten for centuries. The thick layer of volcanic ash acted like a time capsule, preserving homes, temples, human remains, and even food. What secrets did this lost city hold? Explore the science being used to solve Pompeii's greatest mysteries―including how the city's people lived and died. Compare what we know with some of the more fantastic myths about the buried city of Pompeii.

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