![]() ![]() Perfectly aligned to the KS2 curriculum, for those studying the Romans in school. 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.Īlthough 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. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. ![]() Children begin by exploring a range of artefacts. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. Overview and outcomes: This is a three-week planning sequence for Escape from Pompeii by Christina Balit. ![]() 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. ![]() Join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Reading lists and articles featuring Christina Balit. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and also attended Morley Theatre School and Questors. Christina Balit is a featured author on the School Reading List and appears. Christina Balit was born in Manchester but grew up in the Middle East. Travel back in time to view the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. Escape from Pompeii by Balit, Christina at .uk - ISBN 10: 1845070593 - ISBN 13: 9781845070595 - Frances Lincoln Childrens Books - 2005. ![]()
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