Bodies from the Ash - by James M Deem (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An eye-opening introduction to one of the world's original disaster stories--the eruption of Mr. Vesuviusin the ancient city of Pompeii--and the amazing discoveries of people and artifacts preserved amidst the ashes. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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 a mountain. But Vesuvius was an active volcano, and within twenty-four hours of its eruption, the city was destroyed. Hundreds of years later, archaeologists unearthed what was buried under the rubble. The most unexpected and extraordinary discovery? The imprints of Pompeiians, their deaths captured as if by photographic images in volcanic ash.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>With incredibly engrossing images and narrative, this is a powerful and poignant piece of nonfiction.-School Library Journal, starred School Library Journal, Starred <p/>The jewels here are the numerous black-and-white (and some color) photographs. . . . Excellent for browsers as well as researchers. --Booklist Booklist, ALA<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>James M. Deem</b> is the author of numerous books for young readers, including <i>Bodies from the Ice</i>, <i>Bodies from the Bog</i>, and <i>Faces from the Past</i>. He lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona.
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