Pompeii is Cool! This fun-to-read guidebook for children and teenagers is stuffed full of scintillating facts about Roman times and daily life in Pompeii before and after the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius. It is also ideal for adults who are looking to use a dynamic, interactive and entertaining approach to teaching children about the history, everyday life and artistic trends in Pompeii at that time. Pompeii is cool! contains thought-provoking illustrations, maps, three experiments and an ancient Roman recipe to make at home to help young readers identify with archaeologists and ancient craftsmen. There is even a sketch book section for creating personal masterpieces! If the reader ever gets the chance to visit Pompeii in person, there are two tailor-made itineraries and plenty of extra information to make sure that the youngster feels confident about guiding friends and family through the archaeological site. The book is written by an experienced guide who knows both Pompeii's Archaeological Site and the local area inside out and an author of 12 school books for children. The text is written in an inclusive font suitable for everybody, including dyslexics, as the writers believe that reading should be a pleasure for all.
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