Pompeii -- Buried Alive! (Step into Reading)

Product Description

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.

Top Reviews

Not what I expected.
by TammyA (1 out of 5 stars)
April 25, 2018

I'm going to go against the main stream of opinion here. Seriously...what age group were they aiming at? This book is written to a 5 year old, but it goes into great detail about people burning to death.

I've enjoyed the Step Into Reading series as it has been a DK light for some interesting topics, sort of like a mini-encyclopedia on the topic with good pics that is appropriate for a wide range of ages.

But this is a story that has to be read, and it is a scary story for little people. However, the facts and details are presented in a "baby" form that will not appeal to an older child who is curious about the science.

I afterschool tutor and stock my shelves with quick reference books, but sadly, this book will collect dust on my shelf or be tossed in the bin. This is NOT a good reference for chilidren for Pompeii.
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Well written, probably best for kids old enough to read for themselves
by HappyGoLucky (5 out of 5 stars)
September 14, 2017

Well written. My 5 year old is into volcanoes and he found this book engaging, with just the right amount of text and detailed illustrations. The only thing that's really scary for someone that young is how archaeologists poured plaster into these strange holes at Pompeii and discovered that the holes were negative space created by corpses that had rotted away slowly after sediments/lava had accumulated. There's only 1 page of that. Otherwise, a good read. Would recommend for a young avid reader who can puzzle through it by him/herself.
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Fascinating for a 7 year old reader
by Couldbe (5 out of 5 stars)
August 19, 2019

Some of the previous reviews say that this book is too scary for young readers, but that's exactly what my young reader likes about this book. I bought this for my grandson because he's interested in natural disasters. Pompeii is particularly fascinating because of all of the artifacts. This book is being read.
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Wonderful for a volcano-loving 1st grader
by Mary W (5 out of 5 stars)
December 8, 2015

Wonderful for a volcano-loving new 1st grader. A good level for autumn in 1st grade for a medium speed reader.

Besides teaching the kids history and a bit on volcanoes, the book is a good conversation starter on the Roman empire, volcanoes, living in a dangerous area (like San Francisco) and slavery. The school likes to make my kid read Clifford the red dog and similar happy but slightly nonsense stories. I like that this book gives the kids a chance to reflect on how their life is compared to the people of Pompeii. Why were people willing to take the risk of living on a volcano? YES - we read it a lot
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5-year-old loves it
by CatherineH (5 out of 5 stars)
January 31, 2016

My five year-old LOVES this book! I especially appreciate the simple, clear discussion of the science involved in volcanoes. I read it to my son's kindergarten class and it seemed like about 85% of the kids loved it and 15% were scared. Note: the book does detail the loss of human life, including showing depictions of dead bodies. It doesn't bother my son at all, but it might bother a sensitive kid.
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Great as a creative writing starter!
by Bets' (5 out of 5 stars)
December 15, 2012

Except for the fact that this book doesn't cover all the Pompeian's who DID heed the warning signs that Vesuvius was about to blow (the majority of the estimated population of 10,000 to 15,000) I use it as a creative writing prompt for students up to 5th grade. It has plenty of sensory details and images of everyday life back then. After I read it, I ask students to write a first-person POV account of the day before the eruption. Especially inspiring because archeological discoveries dove-tail with Roman historian Pliny the Younger's written account, encouraging them to view journal writing as a form of history..
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Interesting and a great kids read on a historical event.
by Katie (5 out of 5 stars)
January 9, 2017

My 2nd grader loves most anything non-fiction and these style books are perfect for him to read alone and challenge himself while exploring or we can read them together so we can have some dialogue along the way. These Step into Reading leveled books offer a lot of topics that are sure to have you find a topic to interest your child. This one fits great for the history buff child.
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Little children love Volcano's
by Patricia B. Jennings (5 out of 5 stars)
August 31, 2013

And so do adults, I bought this for my grandson's , I had actually visited Pompeii because as a young child I had heard all the stories. When we talked about volcano's and I explained what I had seen and know, the boys immediately wanted a story about it.

Being a former children's librarian, I know little people like the real fact's not just stories. Even reluctant reader will listen to a book filled with facts about the subject they love. It was the right answer to many questions
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she always includes this book and understands it better every time when we discuss what she want to
by Bella (5 out of 5 stars)
April 19, 2015

Believe it or not but this has been my 6 year old's book for all times . Of the pile of books she reads out loud to me every day ,she always includes this book and understands it better every time when we discuss what she want to from the book.
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Nice and easy to read
by WhatAShocker0916 (5 out of 5 stars)
November 20, 2018

Perfect for my third grader who struggles a bit with reading but loves history and volcanos!

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