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I liked the way the author, Mary Pope Osborne, moved from the productive, daily life of Pompeii to the destruction caused by Vesuvius and then to the found artifacts. Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Christensen. An informative book for children and adults. Hardcover I have been fascinated by Pompeii since my Latin classes in middle school when I learned about it. Mary Pope Osborne does a nice job summarizing the tragedy, the discovery and the important artifacts that are found.

I found the illustrations of the book to be interesting. Although the book is informational, the choice of illustrations are to use frescoes to represent the art that was discovered at Pompeii. There were times I wish there were photographs instead; however, I love that the book is unique in its representation. History, Childrens Books Pompeii Lost and Found is a nonfiction picture book for children in grade 4 and up. It begins with an explanation of the devastation of Pompeii by the volcanic explosion of Mount Vesuvius. The book leads us through the archaeological discoveries of an entombed city. It explains the artifacts and what they mean with regard to the life of the historic city. There is just enough information at each page to pull the reader through the book. It is written in a style sure to intrigue all readers and is filled with juicy tidbits such as, “They’ve also found graffiti written about gladiators, such as ‘Celadus, glory of the girls, heartthrob of the girls.’”

Bonnie Christensen’s amazing illustrations given air of authenticity to the book. She adapts the style of her art to the subject matter once again by creating genuinely frescoes to tell the story of Pompeii. In Italy, the artist learned how to paint pure pigment mixed with water on wet plaster, like the ancient Romans, creating a fresco. She explains the process in a note at the end of the book. As we turn the pages, it feels as though we have walked into an ancient city. The texture of the frescoes is authentic and fascinating.

Children, and adults, of all ages will learn from and enjoy this exceptional book. Highly recommended. Hardcover Pompeii: Lost and Found is a beautiful book that tells the story of the 79 CE eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The author not only gives details about that fateful day, but also explains how the city was discovered hundreds of years later by archaeologists.

The illustrator, Bonnie Christensen, chose to create frescos to explain the story of Pompeii because archaeologists found them on the walls within the city. This gives the book an authentic feel, bringing the reader back to the thriving times of Pompeii. The frescos are beautiful and show what life was like before, during, and after the eruption.

This is a book that could be used in grades 4 and up. Students are able to learn the story of Pompeii, see the art from the time period, and understand the historical significance of the event. Teachers could use this book in conjunction with learning about the time period; as well as when they begin discussing what an archaeologist does. This would work well in my 6th grade introductory unit because many students do not understand why a person would devote their lives to digging up artifacts. This book could help them understand why learning about the past is so important to the world. 9780375828898 Illustrated by frescoes, the book presents a very brief history of the destruction of Pompeii and then goes on to tell the young readers about different articles found in the archeological dig. Not exactly and art book but or a fictional book but short enough for read-aloud. 0375828893

The famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that snuffed out life in Pompeii and buried the town has long been a fascinating moment in history for children. This book presents that dramatic story with Mary Pope Osborne’s brief text and with stunning frescoes created by Bonnie Christensen, using the same colors, style, and technique as the ancient frescoes unearthed at Pompeii. In addition to the destruction of Pompeii and the rediscovery of the ruins nearly 1,700 years later, the book shows what daily life was like in this prosperous Roman town in the year 79 A.D. Pompeii: Lost and Found

This is a beautiful picture book that is also an informational text.The illustrator used a fresco technique that was reminiscent of Pompeiian art. There are descriptions of the humans that were killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius,but this book is not gory. It focuses on the way artifacts were used to piece together a picture of daily life in Pompeii. Pompeii: Lost and Found An up close look at what life was like in ancient Pompeii. Detailed and very interesting. The parallel page structure worked well, with boxes of text, imagined art, placed alongside paintings of artifacts discovered during excavations, all presented as frescoes. Information about how frescoes are made is included at the end of the book. The small map at the back wasn't clearly labeled enough to make it easy for kids to determine the location of Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. 40 This is a great picture book that is appropriate for most elementary students but is geared more towards 3rd grade and up. It tells not only the story of Pompeii but also gives good introductory information about daily life in a typical ancient Roman city. The fresco-style illustrations are beautiful, and my kids really enjoyed learning more about the various tools and objects used in daily life. 40 This was the perfect picture book for kids about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on Pompeii back in 79. It is illustrated to look like frescos, easy on the whole death part, and has a small guessing game about items found in the ruins. Pompeii: Lost and Found Not really what I was looking for. This book was more about the way of life for the citizens of Pompeii around AD 79. We barely heard anything about the eruption of the volcano.

As for the art, I so wanted to like it. But I guess I'm just not a fan of frescos. 9780375828898