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All the Cool Bits in British History
2009
First Published
3.58
Average Rating
128
Number of Pages
An entertaining and informative guide to the British kings and queens—minus the boring parts Bursting with the best bits from British history, this follow-up to Thirty Days Has September seeks to inspire a love of history that can last a lifetime. It is suitable for a gift from parent to child and a learning companion to help all kids have fun getting the basics of British history. Readers will learn rules to remember the rulers, get to grips with the gunpowder plot, roam about in Roman Britain, and get a clue about the cruel fates of all six of Henry VIII's wives. Kids will also learn a poem explaining the events leading up to World War I, and become experts on the War of the Roses, the Hundred Years War, and the Industrial Revolution. Beautifully packaged and complete with lighthearted illustrations by Andrew Pinder, this is the perfect treat for any young history lover.
Avg Rating
3.58
Number of Ratings
229
5 STARS
19%
4 STARS
32%
3 STARS
37%
2 STARS
10%
1 STARS
2%
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Author

Martin Oliver
Author · 12 books
Martin Oliver lives in the United Kingdom.
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