Explore!: Shakespeare

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Explore!: Shakespeare
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jane Bingham
SeriesExplore!
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 267,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780750294041
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations 30 - 50 colour photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Wayland
Publication Date 24 September 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, 400 years after his death, with this immersive photographic book. As the world's most famous playwright and his plays are still popular today! This book looks at what life was like in Tudor England, where Shakespeare grew up, delves into what the busy theatres of the time were really like. It also reveals which of Shakespeare's characters Queen Elizabeth I liked best! Read about the different types of play Shakespeare wrote and how he was influenced by the wider world, what it was like to be a Shakespearean actor and find out how to make your own model theatre! The Explore! series delves into the most fascinating topics around for children at Key Stage 2, looking at the topic through a variety of subjects including design anf technology, geography, art, literacy and numeracy.

Author Biography

Jane Bingham is an experienced children's author and editor. She specializes in history and contemporary issues.