Pompeii...Buried Alive!

A Step 4 HISTORY reader. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius describes village life 2,000 years ago, the eruption itself and its aftermath, and the excitement when the buried town is rediscovered centuries later. A lively and factual glimpse of a devastating moment in history, in an accessible, attractive package."--Publishers Weekly.  

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence. With full-color illustrations.

Edith Kunhardt has written over 65 children’s books and has illustrated sixteen. Much of her work has built on Dorthy Kunhardt’s (her mother) blueprint with sequels such as Pat the Cat and Pat the Puppy. Her other works include I'm Going to Be a Police Officer, Pompeii-Buried Alive!, and Honest Abe. 

Step 4 Step into ReadingR reading paragraphs It's time for You! Pick your favorite spot to read. This is going to be a great book! What this book is about... Pompeii ... Buried Alive! Pompeii was a quiet town until Mount Vesuvius erupted. Read the true story of this volcano and the town it buried alive! Learning to Read, Step by Step! Step 1 Ready to Read Preschool-Kindergarten Step 2 Reading with Help Preschool-Grade 1 Step 3 Reading on Your Own Grades 1-3 Step 4 Reading Paragraphs Grades 2-3 Does your child read simple sentences with confidence? Newly independent readers are ready for Step 4. Challenging Vocabulary Short Paragraphs Exciting Fiction and Nonfiction Step 5 Ready for Chapters Grades 2-4.

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