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Explore 360* Pompeii Book & CD-ROM
SKU
025460
ISBN
9780764167669
Grade 2-9
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Description
Publisher's Description of Explore 360* Pompeii Book & CD-ROM
More than 1,900 years ago, the Roman city of Pompeii was frozen in time when the massive eruption of Mt. Vesuvius buried the city, and everyone in it, under layers of ash. Today, millions are gripped by the dramatic story of the sudden destruction of the town, and the fascinating preservation of the people and animals who were there when it happened. Explore 360 Pompeii offers an in-depth look at life in the city before, during, and after the eruption. Young readers will be amazed by:
- Spectacular fold-out artwork of Pompeii before and after the destruction
- Spreads with stunning 3D features illustrating the city's tavern, forum, public baths, amphitheater, bakery, and more
- A historical review of Pompeii, from what daily life was like in the town to the eruption of the volcano to the discovery of the buried city in the 1800s
Enclosed with the book is a fabulous CD-ROM with 3D model animations that will take viewers on a meticulously detailed tour of Pompeii, giving them a taste of what life was like in the city and putting them at the heart of the action. Approximately 125 full-color and black and white images throughout. (Ages 8-14)
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Barron's Educational Series |
| Grades: | 2-9 |
| ISBN: | 9780764167669 |
| Length in Inches: | 12 |
| Width in Inches: | 10.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.45 |
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