Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 (I Survived Graphic Novel #10)

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Why this book counts

  • Earth Science
  • Comics / Graphic Narrative
  • Expedition / Survival
  • Mystery / Investigation

I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 gives Marcus and his science-minded father warning signs that their neighbors explain as a sleeping beast beneath Vesuvius. Tremors, eruption, ash, and falling rock become visible evidence the characters must interpret quickly enough to escape.

The science inside

  • Rocks, Minerals & Volcanoes
  • Earth Systems & Geology

Your child will meet:

  • A volcano is driven by geological processes beneath Earth's surface rather than the actions of a mythical creature.
  • Earth tremors can be one sign of changing conditions around an active volcano.
  • Explosive eruptions can produce ash, rock fragments, hot material, and other hazards far from the vent.

Use it this way

Make two labels for one early Vesuvius panel: mythical explanation and observable evidence. Follow the later panels to see which observations support a geological explanation, then review that real volcanic warnings and evacuation orders must come from monitoring agencies.

Parent effort: Quick discussion

A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard.

The beast beneath the mountain is restless...

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.

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?

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.

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