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48 pp.
| Kingfisher |
September, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7534-6044-3$16.95
(4)
4-6Through Time series.
Illustrated by
Manuela Cappon.
This book traces Pompeii's history, from its beginnings as a collection of huts through its apex as a Roman colony culminating in its modern iteration as a tourist destination. The search-and-find aspect--focusing on one ever-evolving house--requires a high level of commitment from readers. Each double-page spread includes an illustration crowded by main text, captions, and annotations. Timeline. Glos., ind.