Nicholas Harris 
Pompeii 

In this title, you can read what it is like to witness a volcanic eruption. You are transported back to the streets of Roman Pompeii on a busy market day in AD 79. Suddenly, without warning, the nearby volcano blows its top. Soon, volcanic ash starts to rain down on the city streets, and people start to flee in panic. Many escape, but what fate awaits those who stayed behind? Each title in The Story of… series, suitable for children aged 7-11, features a stunning visual sequence in which the same viewpoint is held over time-sometimes minutes or hours, sometimes thousands of years-while the events unfold dramatically before our eyes, right up to the present day. History is brought to life as never before. Created by Q-files.com, the great online illustrated encyclopedia: the comprehensive, in-depth, expert-verified educational resource for children aged 8-13.