Pompeii: Lost & Found

Pompeii: Lost & Found by Mary Pope Osborne is an engaging and informative children's history book that takes readers on a journey through one of the most dramatic moments in ancient history. The book is beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Christensen, using the same colors, style, and technique as the ancient frescoes unearthed at Pompeii.The book starts by describing what daily life was like in Pompeii in the year 79 A.D. Readers are introduced to some of the town's inhabitants and shown how they lived and worked. The book also shows the beautiful buildings and decorations that made Pompeii such a prosperous and impressive Roman town.But the focus of the book is on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. The text and illustrations work together to convey the power and violence of the eruption, as well as the terror and tragedy experienced by the people of Pompeii. Readers learn about the aftermath of the eruption and how the town was rediscovered nearly 1,700 years later.Overall, Pompeii: Lost & Found is an excellent children's history book that provides a fascinating insight into daily life in ancient Pompeii, as well as the dramatic events that led to the town's destruction. It is ideal for parents and children who love history and are curious about the past.