Magic Tree House: Vacation Under the Volcano Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key terms, historical dates, and locations from Jack and Annie's mission to ancient Pompeii.

Master Librarian

The title Jack and Annie achieved, signified by a secret wooden library card with the letters M L.

Morgan le Fay

A character from Camelot who collects books for her library and sends the children on missions using a magic tree house.

Frog Creek

The location of the woods where the magic tree house appears and where Jack and Annie live.

Vir Fortissimus in Mundo

The Latin title of the lost story Jack and Annie are tasked to find, which Morgan describes as a secret code.

Latin

The language of the ancient Romans of Italy.

Life in Roman Times

The research book Morgan provides to guide Jack and Annie on their mission to the ancient Roman town.

Tunic

A traditional Roman garment Jack and Annie wear to blend in, described as a white garment with a belt.

Pompeii

A typical Roman seaside town and vacation destination located near Mount Vesuvius.

August 24, A.D. 79

The specific historical date Jack reads about in his research book regarding the town of Pompeii.

Villas

Large houses built by Romans, often situated near olive groves and mountain slopes.

Mount Vesuvius

The mountain located near the town of Pompeii that Annie finds scary.

Forum

The center of a Roman town which serves as the main place for meeting, selling goods, and discussing politics.