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Prehistoric Britain

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Prehistoric Britain
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alex Frith
By (author) Rachel Firth
Illustrated by Ian McNee
SeriesHistory of Britain
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 231,Width 168
ISBN/Barcode 9781409599395
ClassificationsDewey:936.101
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 1 May 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of a vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines. Includes photographs and details of real-life archaeological discoveries, as well as information on how new technologies can give us greater insight into the past. With internet links to recommended websites with further information, video clips and virtual tours.

Author Biography

Rachel spent 11 years studying and teaching philosophy at the universities of London and Oxford before joining Usborne. Since then she has written books on subjects ranging from knights, to food, to philosophy, as well as retelling folk stories, and writing children's versions of numerous novels.

Reviews

The new curriculum for 2014 includes prehistoric Britain so this book will prove very useful. It covers the story of Britain from the age of the dinosaurs to the Roman invasion. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines, the book is really well presented and based on up-to-date knowledge. * Parents in Touch * Manages to jump from dinosaurs to Romans in just 55 pages. Exceptionally informative. * Young Archaeologist Magazine *