Volcano (Fast Forward (Barrons)) [Hardcover]

Peter Dennis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001 | Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Fast Forward (Barrons)

Mount Vesuvius existed before the dawn of recorded history. By A.D. 79 it stands adjacent to the thriving Roman city of Pompeii—destroyed when the volcano erupts. In modern Italy, the site, near Naples, is excavated by archaeologists and visited by tourists. Fast Forward Books are lots of fun! They transform distant events of history into very real, dramatically vivid experiences for young readers. Each title covers one specific place, then, using a series of handsome color-illustrated two-page spreads, shows that place at different times over many centuries. Tabs on page edges label illustrations with a succession of identifying dates, with the final spread showing the title subject's location as it exists today.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1 edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764153110
• ISBN-13: 978-0764153112
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,696,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Dennis-Master Illustrator, February 28, 2007

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This review is from: Volcano (Fast Forward (Barrons)) (Hardcover)

This book tells the story of the destruction of the Roman town of Pompeii. The technique used by the Fast Forward Books series is to tell a story by focusing on a geographic location and watching history unfold over the centuries. Like the layers of an archaelogical dig, the reader sees the story move from the prehistoric to to the modern era.

Peter Dennis is one of the finest illustrators working in children's literature. Scenes of the daily life in past centuries is what he does best. The Fast Forward Series of Books is a wonderful collection of Peter Dennis' work. These books are a great value and are highly recommended.