The Destruction of Pompeii AD 79

<B>A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis''s bestselling <I>I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, </I>with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard.</B><P></P><P><I><B>The beast beneath the mountain is restless...</B></I></P><P>No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes -- and always goes back to sleep.</P><P>But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong -- and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks that fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape -- and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?</P><P></P><P>Lauren Tarshis''s New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that''s sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.</P>