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Uncover History: Stone, Bronze and Iron Age

Series: Uncover History
Brief Description
Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Uncover History and find out about the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages with these humorous guides

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Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age homes like?' and, finally, 'Who were the Celts?'

Using fun and humorous illustrations, this book offers an insight into the daily life of the Early Britons.

Ideally suited for readers age 8+.

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Series: Uncover History

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    Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age homes like?' and, finally, 'Who were the Celts?'...
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  • Uncover History: Ancient Greece
    Uncover History and find out about ancient Greece, its people and the story of ancient Greek myths with this fun, humorous guide.Who were the ancient Greeks? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they ate and wore, and why Athens was so important for them? Discover the answers to questions such as 'what happened at a Greek...
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    Uncover History and find out about Viking times with this fun and humorous guide. Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate craftwork. Find out the answer to questions such as 'were the Vikings good at fighting?', 'what was...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526322159

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Illustration: colour illustrations througout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards.

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