making comparison between old times people and those in present times). Beside history, this book can be used for science (study volcanoes), as well as the regular language art lessons to address the common core standards (e.g. The special fonts in text catch the attention of the young readers with facts about the place.
Very explicit drawings in pencil that portray all the emotions the children experience throughout the book. An historical fiction chapter book with titles that anticipate with mystery, what is coming next. Soon enough, the earth started to shake, and the children in search for protection become hopeless, but the strong gladiator help them return and make it safe and on time to go to their own family vacation.
In traditional Roman tunics, they walk through the streets of Pompeii trying to find a library and they encounter a soothsayer who predict the explosion of the volcano. ( )Īfter a dream, Jack and Annie, once again keen to follow their mission to become “Master Librarians” enter the magic tree house to travel in time and land in Pompeii before the big catastrophe. Finally, it included a small amount of Latin by having the story title Vir Fortimmimus in Mundo, which means The Strongest Man in the World (referencing to Hercules). The people of Pompeii thought it was great fun" (pg. Also, "Gladiators were slaves or criminals who fought in the amphitheater.They were forced to fight each other or. Not only did people wash at the baths, they also swam, played sports, and visited with their friends" (pg. For example, "Most people in Pompeii did not have a bathtub at home, so they went daily to the Public Baths. Also, it was educational because it included Latin terms and small amounts of mythology. In addition, they were using words that are appropriate for Italy such as villa, soothsayers (people predicting the future), and scrolls.
Also, they were exploring Pompeii by seeing the different places such as the forum (center of the city). As I was reading this, I felt very engaged with the story especially since it created a sense of mystery to find out which story Jack and Annie were recovering from Pompeii. This was a very entertaining and educational book.
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