Great Lives in Graphics: Shakespeare

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SKU: 9781787080515
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Great Lives in Graphics: Shakespeare offers a visually engaging exploration of the life and achievements of William Shakespeare for young readers. It combines vibrant graphics and accessible text to highlight his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most renowned playwrights in history, making the complex narrative of his life both entertaining and educational for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on engaging with history through a blend of illustrations and graphics. It offers a vibrant and accessible approach to learning about one of the greatest playwrights, making it perfect for young readers fascinated by creative storytelling and historical figures.

This graphic retelling of Shakespeare’s story gives children a visual snapshot of his life and the world in which he grew up.

Description

Great Lives in Graphics: Shakespeare is part of a series that offers a fresh perspective on the lives of famous and influential figures. This book uniquely combines essential dates and achievements with trivia and lesser-known facts, using engaging infographics to present them in a way that captivates children and young adults.

The result is a colourful and fascinating depiction of William Shakespeare's life, work, and legacy. Through timelines, maps, repeated motifs, and an array of beautiful and informative illustrations, readers not only learn about Shakespeare but also gain insight into the cultural backdrop of the time in which he lived.

You may know that William Shakespeare was a playwright, but did you know he learned nothing but Latin at school? Or that he couldn’t even spell his own name?

AGES: 8 to 12

SELLING POINTS:

Reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting over 250 fascinating facts in a new and exciting way.
Covers important issues in an innovative format that is accessible for young children.
Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about each person’s life and work.
Builds into a colour-coded library of collectible biographies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Great Lives in Graphics: Shakespeare offers an engaging and visually captivating exploration of William Shakespeare's life. The book employs infographics and illustrations to transport readers to Tudor England, making the content both informative and entertaining. It is part of a series praised for its creative approach to educating children about historical figures, blending common knowledge with lesser-known facts in a comic-book-like style. This series is considered a must-have for libraries and young readers intrigued by history and cultural icons.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787080515

Publisher: Button Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Button Books

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Great Lives in Graphics has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.