Pompeii : Buried Alive

Pompeii... Buried Alive! is a children's educational book that takes readers on a historical journey to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was catastrophically buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Designed as a Step into Reading book, it offers an accessible introduction to this famous archaeological event, combining engaging text with vivid illustrations. The book is aimed at young readers to foster an early interest in history and archaeology, explaining how Pompeii was suddenly preserved under volcanic ash and what this has taught us about life in the Roman Empire. Spanning 48 pages, this paperback edition has become a popular resource for educational settings and home reading alike, making complex historic and scientific concepts approachable for children.