You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii! A Volcanic Eruption You'd Rather Avoid

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It's not so bad being a slave in ancient Pompeii. Your owners treat you well and you live in a thriving city.

But what's up with the dead fish floating in the river and the gas smell escaping from the ground? You better say your prayers, because when Mount Vesuvius blows its top, no one will be spared!

Audience
childrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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