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Pompeii

by Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne
RM21.57 MYR RM14.26 MYR 34% off
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A glimpse into the tragic and fascinating city of Pompeii.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, as it provides a vivid and detailed account of the everyday life in Pompeii right before the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It captures the essence of the city, its destruction, and the rediscovery in the nineteenth century. Readers will be engrossed in the tragic events and marvel at the preservation of ancient Roman life uncovered in Pompeii's ruins.

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Pompeii

by Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne
RM21.57 MYR RM14.26 MYR 34% off
ISBN: 9780746068328
Authors: Karen Ball, Katie Daynes, Usborne
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Date of Publication: 2006-03-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, History
Related Topics: World History, History, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 83 readers)

Description

A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. The Usborne Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University.
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