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Travel back in time to view the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the
Roman Empire. Join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend
Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount
Vesuvius in AD79. Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch
whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships
unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the
forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The
ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. People run gasping for
air. Heading for the harbor, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a
boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded
history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their
beloved city, Pompeii. Although this book handles the sensitive
subject of a tragic natural disaster, this book perfectly pitched
for years 2 and 3. It is great in explaining the daily life of
Romans from a child's point of view. Perfectly aligned to the KS2
curriculum, for those studying the Romans in school.
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Adventures of Odysseus (Paperback)
Hugh Lupton; Illustrated by Christina Balit
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R287
R236
Discovery Miles 2 360
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Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after
the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures
harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be
a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and
Daniel Morden's gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer's
classic The Odyssey.
This award-winning book capturing the glittering light show of the
constellations is now available in paperback.
Take an illuminating ride through the starry night sky with
National Geographic's "Zoo in the Sky!" Little Bear and the Great
Bear in the Northern Sky; the scaly dragon winding his long tail;
the Great Dog chasing the Hare in the Southern Sky; all are
beautifully rendered in Christina Balit's vibrant art, studded with
shiny stars, which perfectly illustrates Jacqueline Mitton's rich
text.
Awards include: Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award Parent
Council Award REVIEW(S): "A visually dynamic introduction to the
animal constellations." --"Booklist"
"Mitton offers poetic, abbreviated legends of the nighttime sky,
while Balit's paintings, highlighted by shimmering silver stars,
give visual meaning to the text." --"Kirkus Reviews"
"This is an attractive introduction to astronomy... [T]he simple
poetic descriptions will capture the attention of preschoolers and
early elementary-age children alike. A brief explanation of stars
and constellations rounds out this lovely and unusual offering."
--"School Library Journal"
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Adventures of Odysseus (Paperback)
Hugh Lupton; Illustrated by Christina Balit
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bundle available
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R418
R346
Discovery Miles 3 460
Save R72 (17%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after
the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures
harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be
a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and
Daniel Morden's gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer's
classic The Odyssey.
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