A very good read on Pompeii. Lots of details including a timeline and how the plasters of the bodies were made and how each event of Vesuvius' eruption would have affected the town. The photographs included were great as well. Found this in the kid's section of our library and I probably wouldn't recommend it for little children, both because of subject matter but also it's written in a manner for a higher reading level.

I almost can't count this book as a "read"-- its a YA picture book about Pompeii. Terrific illustrations and great text on a topic that I find fascinating. At only 50 pages its a bit of a cheat, but I enjoyed it and I did read it!

In 4th grade and beyond, I was totally obsessed with Pompeii. Can't wait to read this one! Loved it. Great introduction to the whole Mt. Vesuvius thang.

This book was on the ALA Best Book Nonfiction list. I would say this book is for students in the older elementary grades (5th&6th). The text is lengthy and the pictures of preserved bodies may be a little too graphic for any students younger than 5th grade.

I love it when my kids enjoy reading non-fiction. This book has many pictures and is very informative.