This is the first book in a lively new children's series which presents the British Library's collection to a younger audience, bringing major historical moments to life with vivid illustration. Beautifully designed with over 100 colour images, this book provides children aged 8-11 years with a trustworthy and accessible source from which to learn about key historical events. Moments in History spans the dawn of civilisation to the Second World War, designed for children with an interest in the past who want to find out more about the people who made history – artists and architects, soldiers and explorers, politicians and religious leaders.Entries include the birth of writing, Egyptian pyramids, the Persian empire, the Maya, China's Golden Age, the Renaissance, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, World Wars I & II and the Russian Revolution, among others. With 'Wow' facts and 'VIP' sections to introduce important figures, a wealth of information is condensed into short, easy-to-read sections.
Moments in History is published by The British Library | RRP £12.99
We are giving away 10 copies of Moments in History. For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
This is the first book in a lively new children's series which presents the British Library's collection to a younger audience, bringing major historical moments to life with vivid illustration. Beautifully designed with over 100 colour images, this book provides children aged 8-11 years with a trustworthy and accessible source from which to learn about key historical events. Moments in History spans the dawn of civilisation to the Second World War, designed for children with an interest in the past who want to find out more about the people who made history – artists and architects, soldiers and explorers, politicians and religious leaders.Entries include the birth of writing, Egyptian pyramids, the Persian empire, the Maya, China's Golden Age, the Renaissance, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, World Wars I & II and the Russian Revolution, among others. With 'Wow' facts and 'VIP' sections to introduce important figures, a wealth of information is condensed into short, easy-to-read sections.
Moments in History is published by The British Library | RRP £12.99
We are giving away 10 copies of Moments in History. For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
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